• Job Description

  Req#: 5000025796406

  Requisition Number

  NW-998

  Location

  B - Northwest YMCA-2000

  Job Title

  After School Leader Aide - Northwest

  Full-Time/Part-Time

  Part-time

  Description

  POSITION SUMMARY:

  Counselor/Leader Aide is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring).

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assists with supervision a group of children.
  • Assists with planning and implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
  • Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  • Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
  • Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

  Requirements

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ages 16 years+ with work permit
  • Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).
  • Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire.
  • Provide proof of negative tuberculosis test.
  • Bilingual preferred

  SALARY RANGE: $21.00-$22.00

  YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

  Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

  Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

  Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

  Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

  Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

  Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

  Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

  Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

  Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

  Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

  Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

  Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

  Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

  Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

• About the company

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