What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer School Age Childcare Staff position at YMCA of the USA?
Description
Summer School Age Childcare Program Staff age 16 will work in the Summer Power program with youth in grades K-5 leading craft projects, gym games, and outdoor activities. We also go on fun field trips and take the kids swimming every week! Flexible schedules Monday-Friday between 6 : 30am-6 : 00pm.
Job Summary :
The Summer Program Staff is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing recreational and creative experiences for school age and middle school youth in a group setting.? The incumbent provides high quality recreational experiences for youth that focus on the YMCA core values : honesty, respect, equity, responsibility, and caring.
Essential Functions :
- Assist with the writing and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
- Organize and lead a variety of activities appropriate for school age and middle school children. Activities may include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, enrichment activities, etc.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily rosters, logbook documentation, and attendance records.
- Assist in completing child and program evaluations.
- Maintain Minnesota Department of Health certification status with required staff trainings.
Relationships :
This position reports to the Site Director who reports to the Program Director.? The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications : Required :
Preferred :
Work Conditions :
Additional Notes :
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch / program representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.
