Youth Programs Team Member (Early mornings & Occasional weekend)

Acac•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 safe, educationally and developmentally stimulating programs while providing outstanding service to children, parents, members, guests, and fellow team members. Team members must follow state child-care licensing standards, maintain appropriate student-to-counselor ratios, and remain within sight and sound of students. The role requires availability before school hours, typically starting at 6:50 a.m., and may involve varied shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must successfully pass state-required background checks.
Must be available before school hours, typically from 6:50 a.m.
Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift.
Must be able to participate fully 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.
Must have excellent conflict-resolution and communication skills.
Must have a genuine interest in working with and interacting with children.

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 ways that build relationships and promote teamwork.
Provide friendly, attentive service to members, guests, children, parents, and fellow team members.
Promote children’s safety and security at all times.
Ensure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively.
Maintain a visible presence during shifts.
Communicate program policies and expectations to students and 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 in accordance with state licensing standards.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the facility and assist with club cleanliness as needed.
Assist with Service Days, acac programs, special events, and activities outside the department.
Read, sign, and follow the Team Member Handbook policies; park in designated team-member areas; promptly return messages; and maintain a positive attitude.