Position Summary:

Provides direct supervision to a group of children in a remote learning program and days out program. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Employee Benefits

YMCA Usage - Facility usage is free for all employees. Immediate family members may use the YMCA at a discounted monthly price. Immediate family members are as follows: spouse, domestic partner, dependent children and other dependents living within the same household.

Program Fees-Except for certain exceptions, program fees will be reduced by 25% for all employees and their immediate family. * While not working, an employee of the Y can use the child watch service for free up to a 2 hour daily limit. While working, child watch is free and unlimited.

Retirement Options available

Essential Functions:

1. Develops and plans program activities.
2. Ensures all supplies are available and makes supply order list for Senior Program Director, submitting the list promptly to facilitate timely ordering.
3. Prepares daily supplies for program staff and maintains cleanliness and organization of program spaces.
4. Leads program staff and holds them accountable for the rules and expectations.
5. Assists in leading staff meetings and trainings. 
6. Maintains consistent communication amongst the team about day to day happenings and plans.
7. Establishes positive communication with students, guardians, staff, school administration, and program director.
8. Assists staff with stressful or unusual situations. Supports staff as needed.
9. Performs other duties for the betterment of the program as needed or directed.  

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.

2. Experience working in a child development setting or related activity (specifically 5-12 year olds).

3. Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

4. Strong written and oral communication skills

5. Strong leadership and organizational skills

6. Creativity and patience

7. Requirements within 30 days of hire include: CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; Sexual Harassment Awareness training, DCFS Mandated Abuse Reporter, Gateway Education hours, DCFS fingerprinting. If working in Mattoon, will also need Mattoon Police Department fingerprinting within 30 days.

8. Completion of all required safety trainings/renewals. 

Physical Demands:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Auditory and visual ability to respond to critical incidents.

Frequent sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.

Occasional push/pull/carry/lift up to 25 lbs.

Ability to respond to emergency situations.

The Mattoon Area Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.