What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Club Program Leader - South Valley position at YMCA OF SILICON VALLEY?
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Program Leader, you have an opportunity to be a role model for children and to help to create a safe, fun environment for children to grow. You will work as a team member, supervising and interacting with children in a drop-in setting, as well as creating an environment that is safe and activity enriching. The Program Leader will also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned at will as seen fit by the Director.
- Works with their 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 environment inside the program while on duty
- Enforce safety and risk management standards outlined in YMCA training
- Keep an empowered sense of ownership to maintain quality and good condition of items and equipment in the program
- Exercise a flexibly responsible mentality when working within the program as not all situations will fit training scenarios.
- Keep track of children using the program tracking system information sheet
- Keep open communication with parents and families as often as to possible give updates of children using the program
- Actively participate in and practice branch emergency drills as pertaining to the YMCA
- Has awareness and implements YMCA strategic and branch goals surrounding Youth Development, Healthy Living, Member Experience, and Social Responsibility
- Be actively engaged with the children in the program
- Uphold and enforce all branch and YMCA of Silicon Valley policies and procedures
The physical demands of the position include:
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds.