Job Details
Job Location: Youth Development - Olympia, WA
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: School Age Child Care
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Group Leader Assistant supports the Site Director by leading activities with program participants.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists Site Director in planning and maintaining supplies, monitoring the whereabouts of the children at all times, bringing situations which may evolve into serious problems to the attention of the Site Director immediately, reporting all injuries and filing incident reports for any incidents related to behavior, injury, etc.
- Maintain good working relationships with students, families, school personnel, and YMCA staff.
- Treats every participant fairly and equally regardless of differences, making every student feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun, positive environment.
- Maintains site in accordance with school district standards by doing such custodial duties as necessary to leave the general space, restrooms, sinks, halls, playground, etc. in clean, orderly condition.
- Utilize site iPad to ensure students are signed in and out daily in accordance with South Sound YMCA operating procedures.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Equity & Inclusion
- Innovation
- Building Community
- Communication
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be conscientious, creative and willing to direct children and take initiative when needed.
- Must be able and willing to develop positive, authentic relationships with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
- Previous experience working with children preferred.
Upon Hire:
- South Sound YMCA New Employee Orientation must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
- CPR First Aid Training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
- 30 hours STARS training must be completed.
- MERIT Background Check and Fingerprinting.
- Must provide the following health records as indicated by licensing standards set by Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF):
- TB Test
- MMR Vaccination Records
PART-TIME BENEFITS:
- Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked)
- One paid floating holiday per calendar year
- Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to our facilities and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs within the South Sound YMCA.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and talk and hear. Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout YMCA facilities; communicate effectively with people; and use a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
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