ASA - STAFF
About The Position
The Youth Activities Staff member provides high-quality recreational experiences for school-aged children through After School Adventures, Non-School Day Camps, and Youth Socials. Programs focus on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, responsibility, respect, and faith. The work schedule is flexible. The role supports the Youth Activities Director in developing, planning, supervising, and implementing program curriculum and activities. The staff member leads age-appropriate activities, supports children’s development and positive group relationships, maintains program records and a clean, organized classroom site, and follows YMCA safety procedures and program policies. The position also involves communicating with parents and colleagues, participating in training, and completing other duties as assigned. The job description notes that its listed functions are not all-inclusive and that the incumbent may be assigned other duties or projects necessary for the Mankato YMCA’s success.
Requirements
- Never have been convicted of child abuse, including sexual abuse.
- Experience and/or education in child development, education, human relations, communication, or recreational programs.
- Obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 60 days of hire; the YMCA provides them.
- Ability to plan, lead, organize, and implement school-age recreation programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be flexible and adapt quickly.
- Ability and willingness to work with people from diverse populations.
- Commitment and passion for working with children.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to multitask.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
- Ability to perform physical duties including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Youth Activities Director with developing, planning, supervising, and implementing curriculum and program activities.
- Organize and lead activities appropriate for school-aged children, including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and enrichment activities.
- Participate in training activities supporting program policies and procedures, personal growth, and skill development.
- Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Maintain accurate program records, including incident reports, daily rosters, and attendance records.
- Keep the classroom site clean and organized.
- Enforce safety measures and positive behavior intervention methods by observing, identifying, and responding to participant behavior.
- Assist in promoting the program through calendars, newsletters, and other parent communications.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and staff, and model relationship-building skills in interactions.
- Support each youth to promote improved self-image and positive group relationships.
- Know, enforce, and follow YMCA safety procedures and emergency action plans, including ensuring participants’ safety and knowing their whereabouts at all times.
- Follow program policies and procedures, including Child Abuse Prevention Policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth Activities Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
