Primary Summary:

The YMCA focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Provides direct supervision of a group of children within the Afterschool Academy at the Hoover City Schools listed. Delivers a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Essential Functions:

• Engages and supervises a group of children. Program hours are Monday - Friday from school dismissal (varies per site) to 6:00 pm.

• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core curriculum components.

• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.

• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.

• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

• Attends all staff meetings and required training programs.

• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old

• HS Diploma; College level education in one of these areas is preferred.

• Prior experience in education, recreation, physical education, teaching or childcare preferred.

• Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 2pm-6pm when school is in session.

• Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.

• Acquire and maintain the following certifications prior to start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI):

  • First Aid/ CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)

• Requisite Risk Management/Safety Online Training Modules (completed prior to start date and repeated annually).

Physical Demands: