Night Supervisor

Description Employment Type: Part Time Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour Central YMCA Branch - Arlington, TX ARLINGTON-MANSFIELD AREA YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION Parent's Night Out Leader Position Summary This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The PNO Leader at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families. Our Culture Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. Essential Functions Provides safe and fun activities while properly supervising and caring for children in the Y Parent's Night Out program. Nurtures children through purposeful activities; plans and initiates activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y's values. Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the YMCA (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records. Performs equipment/toy checks for safety and cleanliness and properly cleans toys and equipment as applicable. Creates a positive rapport with all children, and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops positive relationships with parents, families, and staff. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child's involvement at PNO; connects families to the Y. Reports all incidents or potential safety hazards by completing and submitting incident reports per AMA YMCA policy and procedures. Attends staff meetings and staff training. Applies all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. All other duties as assigned. Leadership Competencies Communication & Influence Developing Self & Others Engaging Community Qualifications Minimum of 16 years old. Must like children; previous experience working with children preferred. Required to pass a TB test before beginning duties. Ability to work on Saturday evenings. Knowledge of child development and positive discipline techniques is a plus. Possess strong communication and relationship building skills. Capacity to be flexible, patient, and adjust to children's needs. Must have dependable transportation. Previous experience working with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuse Prevention, Understanding Your Biases, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required within 30 days of hire. Work Environment & Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average size child. Ability to stand for long periods of time. #J-18808-Ljbffr