Kids Club Program Leader - Central

YMCA•San Jose, CA

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Kids Club Program Leader serves as a role model for children and helps create a safe, fun, and enriching environment for their growth. Working as part of a team, the leader supervises and interacts with children in a drop-in setting and performs other duties assigned by the Director.

Requirements

Commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Commitment to building developmental assets in adults and youth, and to relationship building in support of diversity, youth, and health and wellness.
At least one year of progressive experience in an organized child care setting.
Certification in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete YMCA trainings within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education units.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Work with a supervisor to develop and implement age-appropriate developmental curriculum.
Implement age-appropriate enrichment activities according to the weekly plan.
Model appropriate and constructive discipline.
Maintain a predetermined personal work schedule covering direct shift hours while the program is open.
Maintain a clean, fun, and engaging program environment while on duty.
Enforce safety and risk-management standards outlined in YMCA training.
Maintain the quality and good condition of program items and equipment.
Respond flexibly and responsibly to situations that may not fit training scenarios.
Track children using the program tracking system information sheet.
Communicate with parents and families and provide updates about children using the program.
Participate in and practice YMCA branch emergency drills.
Implement YMCA strategic and branch goals relating to Youth Development, Healthy Living, Member Experience, and Social Responsibility.
Remain actively engaged with children in the program.
Uphold and enforce branch and YMCA of Silicon Valley policies and procedures.