Assistant Youth Development Specialist

Description

Hours: M-F 2-6p.m.
After School Childcare Sites:
A.L. Lotts Elementary
Hardin Valley Elementary
Ball Camp Elementary
Northshore Elementary
Bearden Elementary
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Beaumont Elementary
Rocky Hill Elementary
Blue Grass Elementary
Sarah Moore Greene Elementary
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Shannondale Elementary
Farragut Elementary
Spring Hill Elementary
Green Magnet Elementary
West Hills Elementary
Halls Elementary

Position Summary

The Assistant Youth Development Specialist (AYDS) will assist Youth Development Specialists (YDS) and Site Directors with maintaining a supportive and caring environment for children in an after-school and/or day camp setting. Will assist children in activities including arts & crafts, STEM projects, character values, homework and indoor/outdoor games. In addition, every position in the YMCA of East Tennessee is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the Y’s core values - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Core Functions

• Aid YDS with curriculum and program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with state and local regulations, accreditation standards, and goals and values of the Y.
• Assist in planning and implementing curriculum and program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with state regulations, accreditation standards, and the goals and values of Y.
• Helps plan and implement curriculum and program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with state regulations, accreditation standards, and the goals and values of Y.
• Assists in the daily cleaning and maintenance of equipment, supplies and child care facility.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as directed by the Y and Department of Human Services.
• Fulfills Y policies and procedures, including those related to medical, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Fulfills Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age and be actively pursuing a High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Be able to meet state requirements.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Must be 16 years of age and be actively pursuing a High School Diploma or GED. Previous experience working with children preferred. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Be able to meet state requirements.

Skills

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Perform operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of children or employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands and fingers.
• Employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Training

• DHS Training Courses; required to complete before starting work, provided by the Y.
• CPR/First Aid; required to complete and receive certification within 60 days of hire, provided by the Y.
• New Employee Orientation; required to complete prior to starting work. Provided by the Y.