After School Youth Leader- New Braunfels

Essential Functions

• Supervises children’s arrival and departures, accounting for the attendance of each child.
• Supervises children at all times both in small and large group activities.
• Directs and assists children with learning activities to include homework.
• Implements daily enrichment activities.
• Safely leads recreational activities.
• Provides age-appropriate behavioral guidance and support.
• Maintains program and facility cleanliness according to YMCA guidelines and standards.
• Buils partnerships with parents, school day care personnel, and the community.
• Distributes snacks and meals to participants in accordance with DFPS regulation.

Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Others

Qualifications

• Monday-Friday Availability Required. Generally hours approximately 2:30pm-6:30pm.
• Preferred at least 6 months of childcare experience.
• Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to beginning employment.
• Fee paid by employer.
• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Qualifying Work Study Program also Accepted.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED.
• Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
• Must be a positive role model to children, displaying emotional maturity and stability at all times.
• Able to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience in building positive, authentic relationships with diverse populations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an active environment.
• Incumbent must have the ability to communicate with staff, children and parents.
• This position requires high levels of attention and alertness.
• Visual acuity is required for child supervision.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with regular lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is required, as well as, the ability to run and be able to participate in sports.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.