Afterschool Program Staff - Southeast

Salina Family YMCA•Salina, KS

11d•$11 - $13

About The Position

Overview Under the direction of the SACC Director, the Afterschool Program Staff provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old
Have a working knowledge of elementary school aged children, their developmental stages, and must assist in planning activities according to the capabilities and interest
Ability to work in a team setting, values education, and have a working knowledge of leisure time activities in the areas of recreational youth sports, arts, and crafts
Able to relate to children and parents and must stay within the YMCA safety guidelines and regulations
Certifications: CPR/FA, within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Prioritize the needs and safety of children above all
Arrive at work and be at designated station by assigned time
Counselors are expected to plan, supervise, and take an active part in all activities
Take daily written attendance of assigned group.
Parents must sign their child in (only full days) and out
Take roll, by name, for your group every time location is changed in or outside of the YMCA
Carry children’s files in group bag at all times
Assist Lead Counselor with the upcoming weekly activity plans for your groups
Follow all Y’s Kids schedules. Changes must be approved by the School Age Coordinator
Responsible for putting their group’s whereabouts on the dry erase board in the lobby area
Keep written records of personal notes and schedules pertaining to all participants.
Attach notes concerning medication or authorization to pick up to the child’s packet
All counselors are expected to be able to administer correct medications to children in their assigned group as needed.
Record all medication given and the times on the proper form of each participant’s packet
Administer first aid in a timely manner as needed and fill out all proper documentation
Discipline participants when appropriate and fill out all proper documentation
Complete general housekeeping duties related to activities.
Pay special attention to ensure the restrooms are clean and clutter free after a group uses them
Assist with the preparation, serving, and clean up of all snacks
Communicate with other counselors, coordinators, and other YMCA staff frequently and appropriately
Check for safety of materials, equipment, and facilities daily
Each counselor will ensure that all children follow all of the general YMCA rules, as well as the Y’s Kids rules
Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintaining a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional conduct at all times
Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner
All other duties as required