Location
Commerce City, CO | United States
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Lead, working as part of the YMCA Center team, will help deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. Under the direction of the Site Director, the Program Lead is responsible for supporting the delivery of the OST program which i ncludes behavior management and participant safety . The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE
To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.
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
- 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
- Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA. Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff members
- 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
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 months (460 hours) experience working with children under 13 years of age required ; experience in a youth centered educational learning environment preferred. Verified experience prior to hire
- Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Experience creating interactive and educational activities, youth development, academic enrichment and arts
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays in accordance with location volume and events
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire
- Free individual membership
- Program discounts
- Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 6% 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
USD $18.75 - USD $18.75 /Hr.
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