YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: After School Assistant

FLSA Status: hourly non-exempt
Reports to: Child Care Director Reision Date: !"#!$#%!&'

POSITION SUMMARY:
(roides direct superision o) a *roup o) children in the a)ter school pro*ram+ (roides a
,uality experience to children and parents )ocused on -.CA core alues: honesty/
respect/ responsibility/ and carin*+
ESSENTIAL UNCTIONS:
&+ Superises a *roup o) children+
%+ (lans and implements pro*ram actiities that are culturally releant/ deelopmentally
appropriate and consistent 0ith -.CA alues+
1+ Adheres to pro*ram standards includin* sa)ety and cleanliness standards+
'+ Attends sta)) meetin*s and trainin*s+
$+ Follo0s -.CA policies and procedures/ includin* those related to medical and
disciplinary situations/ child abuse preention and emer*encies+
2+ .aintains positie relations 0ith parents and other sta))+ .odels relationship-buildin*
s3ills 4includin* Listen First5 in all interactions+
YMCA COMPETENCIES !Lea"er#:
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the -6s alues+ Demonstrates a desire to
sere others and )ul)ill community needs+ Recruits olunteers and builds e))ectie/
supportie 0or3in* relationships 0ith them+ Supports )und-raisin*+
Collaboration: 7or3s e))ectiely 0ith people o) di))erent bac3*rounds/ abilities/ opinions/
and perceptions+ 8uilds rapport and relates 0ell to others+ See3s )irst to understand the
other person6s point o) ie0/ and remains calm in challen*in* situations+ Listens )or
understandin* and meanin*9 spea3s and 0rites e))ectiely+ Ta3es initiatie to assist in
deelopin* others+
Operational Effectiveness: .a3es sound :ud*ments/ and trans)ers learnin* )rom one
situation to another+ ;mbraces ne0 approaches and discoers ideas to create a better
member experience+ ;stablishes *oals/ clari)ies tas3s/ plans 0or3 and actiely participates
in meetin*s+ Follo0s bud*etin* policies and procedures/ and reports all )inancial
irre*ularities immediately+ Stries to meet or exceed *oals and delier a hi*h-alue
experience )or members+
The Y: Were for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR After School Assistant
Personal Growth: (ursues sel)-deelopment that enhances :ob per)ormance+
Demonstrates an openness to chan*e/ and see3s opportunities in the chan*e process+
Accurately assesses personal )eelin*s/ stren*ths and limitations and ho0 they impact
relationships+ <as the )unctional and technical 3no0led*e and s3ills re,uired to per)orm
0ell9 uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date 3no0led*e and s3ills in technolo*y+
$UALIICATIONS:
&+ <i*h school *raduate or e,uialent9 one year or more o) colle*e pre)erred+
%+ (reious experience 0or3in* 0ith children pre)erably in a day camp settin*
1+ ;xperience pre)erred in one or more o) the )ollo0in* areas: outdoor liin*/ archery/
boatin*/ campin*/ son*s#music/ s3its/ sports/ a,uatics/ recreational *ames/ etc=
'+ At least &" years o) a*e 4The a*e minimum may be hi*her dependin* on state la0 and
-.CA policies+5
$+ C(R/ First Aid/ A;D certi)ications and Child Abuse (reention trainin* 0ithin 1! days o)
hire date+
2+ (reious experience 0ith dierse populations pre)erred+
Effect on En" Res%lt:
&+ A pro*ram that is built upon deelopmentally appropriate practices in 0hich children
are encoura*ed to *ro0 to their )ull potential+
%+ A pro*ram that is respect)ul and supportie o) )amilies+
1+ A pro*ram that meets the hi*hest standards o) ,uality+
'+ A 0arm/ )riendly atmosphere that contributes to the buildin* o) stron* 3ids/ stron*
)amilies/ and stron* communities+
Ph&sical De'an"s:
Su))icient stren*th/ a*ility and mobility to per)orm essential )unctions o) position and to
sa)ely superise children6s actiities+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable indiiduals 0ith disabilities to per)orm the essential )unctions o) this position+
Attached (er)ormance Standards become a part o) this :ob description+
I have reviewed and understand the scope and any changes or updates since the
last review date.
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Employee Signature
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Supervisor Signature
The Y: Were for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.