YMCA Kankakee
Job Description
Job Description Description:
Position Summary: Provides direction for the program and implements program lesson plans. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Essential Functions: Implements program within the established guidelines. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans. Supervises the children and all activities. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Maintains communication with parents and engages parents as volunteers. Maintains program site and equipment. Maintains required program records. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. YMCA Competencies (Leader) Mission and Community Oriented : Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. People Oriented : Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and to remain calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Results Oriented:
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Personal Development Oriented : Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths. and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Requirements:
Qualifications : One to two years related experience preferred. At least 18 years of age CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 60 days of hire date. Previous experience working with children preferred. Ability to plan, organize, and implement age- appropriate/developmentally
appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other responsible business-related duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or CEO. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract.
Job Description Description:
Position Summary: Provides direction for the program and implements program lesson plans. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Essential Functions: Implements program within the established guidelines. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans. Supervises the children and all activities. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Maintains communication with parents and engages parents as volunteers. Maintains program site and equipment. Maintains required program records. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. YMCA Competencies (Leader) Mission and Community Oriented : Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. People Oriented : Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and to remain calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Results Oriented:
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Personal Development Oriented : Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths. and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Requirements:
Qualifications : One to two years related experience preferred. At least 18 years of age CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 60 days of hire date. Previous experience working with children preferred. Ability to plan, organize, and implement age- appropriate/developmentally
appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other responsible business-related duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or CEO. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract.