Out of School Time Aide

Description

TIMES & DAYS -Hours available Monday - Friday afternoons 2:45pm-6:00pm

The hours after school can shape a childs confidence friendships and future.

As an Out-of-School Time Program Aide youll help create a safe supportive and fun environment where youth can learn explore and belong. From helping with homework to leading games and activities youll play an important role in helping kids grow while living out the YMCA values of caring honesty respect and responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY

At the direction of Supervisor OST the Aide OST will assist in the delivery of the program to include curriculum development behavior management participant safety and evaluation. The Aide will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring honesty respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

OUR PATH

For 150 years the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together .Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people purpose partnerships and promise .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support program daily curriculum activities in-service days / holidays in accordance with YMCA philosophy and state licensing requirements

Implement risk management to provide safety and well-being of all children

Integrate YMCA character development program into daily programming

Assist Site Supervisor with parental communications and staff with appropriate interactions with children including discipline procedures

Proactively clean and/or repair program areas; maintain supplies and equipment

Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA Annual Support Campaign and general procedures and policies including personnel guidelines facility access procedures membership policies and emergency plans

Attend all training courses staff meetings and in-services without exception

Follow dress code; require staff to adhere with staff shirts name badge closed-toes shoes

Provide accurate information about membership and programs

Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA. Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff members

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Clear Communication Customer Service Inclusion Safety Active Listening

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of the job the employee must be able to be active and regularly required to sit stand walk use hands to handle feel objects reach with hands and arms climb balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk and hear
• Be able to lift 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities are required including accurate sight up close distant peripheral and focus
• Occasional exposure to wet conditions and outdoor weather including UV sun rays
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

YMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies including screening training supervision and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 16 years old
• Strong skills in human relations
• Upon hiring complete 25-40 hours of license required childcare training
• Within 30 days of hire complete YMCA onboarding requirements required training and certifications including Bloodborne First Aid and HazMat

BENEFITS

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20 per week