Youth Programs Team Member (Early mornings & Occasional weekend)

ACAC Midlothian•Midlothian, VA

About The Position

Responsible for leading and supervising children during activities such as preparing homework, playing outdoors, reading, practicing sports, and learning arts and crafts. The role promotes educationally and developmentally stimulating programs, child safety, effective group management, and a high standard of service and cleanliness. The position requires early-morning availability before school hours, typically starting at 6:50 a.m., and may include varied shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The team member follows state child-care licensing standards, maintains appropriate student-to-counselor ratios, and keeps students within sight and sound. They help plan and lead daily activities, support classroom management and group rotations, communicate policies and expectations to students and parents, and clean assigned areas at the end of the program. Team members are also expected to contribute to cleanliness throughout the club, assist with service days and club programs or events outside their department, and follow the Team Member Handbook and other company expectations.

Requirements

Must be able to pass state-required background checks.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have excellent conflict-resolution and communication skills.
Must have a genuine interest in working with and interacting with children.
Must be available before school hours, typically 6:50 a.m.
Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift.
Must be able to fully participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment that may involve heightened noise and stress.
Must be willing and able to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred; classes in childhood education and development may substitute if they satisfy state licensing standards.
Prior working experience and knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired.
Prior experience with youth programming and/or summer camp programs highly desired.

Responsibilities

Supervise and interact with children in ways that promote educationally and developmentally stimulating programs and activities.
Follow state licensing standards for child care.
Initiate interactions among children and communicate in a way that builds relationships and promotes teamwork.
Deliver outstanding service to members, guests, and fellow team members with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor.
Promote the safety and security of children at all times.
Ensure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively.
Maintain a notable visual presence during shifts.
Communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to support safety and service.
Maintain appropriate student-to-counselor ratios and keep students within sight and sound.
Assist with group and classroom management.
Help create and plan daily activities and actively participate in planned activities.
Clear and clean the assigned classroom or area at the end of the program according to state licensing standards.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the facility while providing customer service to children and parents.
Read, sign, and abide by the Team Member Handbook policies.
Park in team member-designated areas.
Assist as needed with keeping the club neat and clean.
Assist with Service Days and with acac programs, special events, or activities outside the department.
Promptly return messages and exhibit a positive attitude.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned; these may change at any time with or without notice.