YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Full Day Youth Program Leader | John R. Grubb Community YMCA (Project Management)
JOB LOCATION:John R. Grubb Community YMCA
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE:Mon-Fri 7:45AM - 5:30PM
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:Oct 9, 2020-Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Site Leader, the Youth Program Leader is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the after-school program. This includes program activities, behavior management, safety of program participants and evaluation. The Youth Program Leader will deliver professional customer service and relationship building skills to ceate a welcoming environnment. The individual will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensure the safety and engagement of a group of children.Assist in planning purposeful and engaging activities complimenting the program according to the nine program components and site implementation plan.Provides assistance with homework and encourages academic progress.Follows program lesson plans and implementation plan in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants.Provides careful, attentive supervision and is alert at all times.Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understands positive youth development approaches to the development of youth.Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with Program Coordinator.Communicates regularly with parents; attends parent/family events as designated by Program Coordinator.Demonstrates and supports the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.