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YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH HAMPTON

Family Experience Leader at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH HAMPTON

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH HAMPTON Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences thelives of children in your community. Working at the YMCA you’ll discover more than ajob – you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.OUR CULTURE:Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to liveour cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Weare welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: webelieve in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing:we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginningwith you.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Family Experience Director and in harmony with the Christiannature and purpose of the established policies and goals of the YMCA, the FamilyExperience Leader will provide a fun, quality, holistic youth program which will exposeyouth to opportunities for physical and social development, experiences, and learningthrough play. Provide a program within a safe and energetic environment. Providesdirect service in Family Programs, and group visits, and delivers quality early childhooddevelopment experience and care.Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:Helps to carry out activities, experiences, and routines under the direct supervision of the Family Experience Director.Promotes a team environment through a positive approach in supervision, communication, and interactions with others.Assists and delivers care to drop in child care services (Stay and Play and Interactive Zone) as scheduled.Assists in planning and implementing YMCA events to include but not limited to: Family Programming, Parents Time Out, Birthday Parties, Holiday Events, etc.Use a diverse selection of materials, equipment, and experiences for all participants.Ensure safety of participants and staff at all times.Complete all opening and closing procedures as established.Attend mandatory staff meetings and training.Maintain a professional, clean appearance and a respectful and committed attitude, adhere to association dress code, and attend and participate in required training and meetings.Follow age guidelines and proper equipment setting needs.Accurately report all out of the ordinary incidents immediately on an Association Occurrence Report promptly forwarding it to the Family Experience Director.Ensure shift coverage is available should you be unavailable for a shift.Communicate YMCA policies, programs and special events.Follow procedures for participants checking in and out.Actively participate in Annual Giving Campaigns.Greet all youth and families participating in the program in order to establish a connection.YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:CollaborationDeveloping Self & OthersInclusionENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, sit, crouch, pull, lift 40 pounds and carry 40 poundsContinuous operations requiring attention to details (multi task)Will be exposed to cleaning supplies (i.e. bleach), vacuuming, body fluids, noise from numerous children and equipment activitiesBACKGROUND CHECKS:An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meetminimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background andreference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child ProtectiveServices Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal backgroundcheck, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future inorder to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position

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