SA Assistant Program Lead - North Santiam

Family YMCA Marion & Polk Counties•Salem, OR

15d

About The Position

The Assistant Program Lead assists with planned curriculum and activities under the direction of the Site Supervisor and Program Lead. The role supervises groups of school-age children, supports their individual needs with dignity and respect, and helps ensure their safety by following YMCA policies and procedures. The employee models and practices the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Programs serve children ages 5 to 12 at various sites in Salem-Keizer and surrounding communities, Monday through Friday. Before-school hours typically range from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and after-school hours typically range from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., depending on the site and school schedule. School days off and summer may provide additional hours, up to 28 hours per week. The YMCA describes its culture as welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a mission of strengthening communities.

Requirements

Ability to obtain hands-on Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.
Ability to obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
Basic understanding of child development.
Ability to pass a rigorous background check.
Reliable transportation.
Physically capable of observing and listening for stressful situations at all times.
Physically capable of lifting 40 pounds.
Able to quickly reach a person or situation to prevent harm.
Must remain within sight and sound of the Site Supervisor and/or Program Lead except when 18 or older and briefly attending to necessary events, such as taking a child to the bathroom or bringing a child in for minor medical attention.
Must understand the difference between discipline and punishment.

Responsibilities

Assist with planned curriculum and activities under the direction of the Site Supervisor and Program Lead.
Supervise groups of school-age children and ensure their individual needs are met with dignity and respect.
Help ensure children’s safety by following YMCA policies, procedures, and licensing protocols.
Model and practice the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Keep participants within sight and sound of YMCA leaders and know where all enrolled children are at all times.
Teach children self-help skills and provide opportunities for independence.
Follow snack protocol.
Care for program equipment and check it daily for safety; keep it organized, safely stored, and accessible to children and staff.
Monitor indoor and outdoor spaces daily for health and safety concerns and report concerns immediately to the Site Supervisor.
Maintain line of sight and positioning to support situational awareness.
Establish supportive relationships with children and use developmentally appropriate behavior and group-management techniques.
Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication to build trusting and stable relationships with children.
Communicate behavioral limits consistently and use logical, relevant, and immediate consequences in accordance with established procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned and directed by management.