Youth Leader - Teens - Johnson YMCA

If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we’d like to work with us. Join us! 

Monday -Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Wednesday 12:30pm - 6:00pm

 POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Florida's First Coasts' Youth Development is hiring energetic, outgoing people to work in our teen programs.  Provides direct supervision of a group of teens.  Provides a quality experience focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Implements developmentally appropriate activities to foster individual growth and development of children.

Essential Functions:

1. Actively participates with all children in providing a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual needs of both the individual child and the group.
2. Models appropriate interactions with the children individually and in groups and encourages their involvement in activities.
3. Models appropriate positive guidance techniques that include: redirection, positive reinforcement of children's efforts, anticipation and elimination of potential problems.
4. Encourages identification and verbalization of feelings.
5. Remains constantly aware of the growing needs of each child, offering new and enriching experiences as each child reaches each level of development.
6. Participates in planning with other staff to include lessons/activities within the framework of the assigned curriculum.
7. Maintains a good relationship with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.    
8. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
9. Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.
10. Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

NOTE:   This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.  Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma preferred.
2. At least 20 years of age.
3. Department of Children and Family 40 hours training preferred or complete within 30 days of hire date.
4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
6. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
7. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
8. Some previous experience working with children.
9. Swim skills preferred.
10. Physical Demands:
11. Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
12. Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Https://info.flclearinghouse.com