Y on the Fly After School Leader

Stephens Family YMCA•Champaign, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Y on the Fly seeks to deliver a programming experience directly to communities outside of the Y’s current branch and will allow the Y to serve more neighborhoods and more youth than ever before. Y on the Fly takes games and activities into the community for children and youth to enjoy. The Y on the Fly Leader is responsible for maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. Leader is responsible for the proper set up/clean-up of the Y on the Fly equipment. This person is also responsible for safely monitoring all Y on the Fly activities and enforcing all rules and policies at all times. The Y on the Fly Leader will exemplify the Stephens Family YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Leader will interact appropriately with participants and families and be a good role model at all times.

Requirements

CPR/AED certified within 60 days of employment.
Able to work with all ages of youth and their families at the site locations.
Able to respond to any situation in a professional and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere.
Proper set up/clean-up of the Y on the Fly equipment.
Safely monitoring all Y on the Fly activities and enforcing all rules and policies at all times.
Interacting appropriately with participants and families and being a good role model at all times.
Staying active and engaged with participants during program time.
Assisting with proper set up, clean-up and maintenance of the equipment including opening and closing procedures.
Properly supervising participants during programming hours to ensure all rules and policies are followed.
Ensuring YMCA program standards are met and all safety procedures are followed.
Responding to all parent inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
Completing daily checklist of all Y on the Fly equipment being used that day, which includes both before and after the program.
Directly notifying Supervisor immediately of any/all maintenance/safety issues.
Leading and following the activity schedule created for the week.
Assisting participants with homework help, crafts, passing out snack etc.
Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all members, participants, and colleagues.
Actively adhering to and promoting the YMCA's abuse risk management policies.
Recognizing signs of abuse, reporting any concerns or suspicious behaviors immediately.
Participating in required training to stay informed on best practices for safeguarding.