YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
Job Description
The YMCA of Metro Denver is currently in the process of
hiring Unit Leaders for the early release and after school programming at Wyatt
Academy for K-8 youth. Wednesday hours
are 1:30 to 4 PM and after school is 4 PM to 6 PM. See below job description for more
details, and please share this info with those you may know who would be
interested in these positions!
Pay is
$10/hr. and applicants must be 18 or older.
If interested, email Jen Martin at jmartin@denverymca.org>
or apply online at https://apply.coolworks.com/denverymca/job-details.asp?JobID=31447.
Position
Title: Unit Leader
Incumbent:
_____________________
Department:
_SACC______________ Supervisor:
_Program Director______
Date:
__July 2013_________________ Job Code: 61040
GENERAL
FUNCTION:
Under
the direction of the Program Director, the Unit Leader is responsible for the
day to day operations of programming, including program development, staff
supervision, facility usage and parent relations at Wyatt Academy. The Unit Leader is responsible for operating
the early release and/or out-of-school time programs at Wyatt Academy within
the policies and procedures of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver and will exhibit
the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects
of their work with the YMCA of Metropolitan of Denver. . Early Release day programming and after school programming incorporates project-based learning practices community
projects, youth leadership activities, technology, global awareness, 21st
Century skills and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Program Leader will
exhibit a passion for working with youth, community partners, and for the
development of the YMCA.
The
Unit Leader is responsible for planning, supervising and implementing the
overall curriculum at Wyatt Academy for the early release program (Marvelous
Wildcat Wednesdays) and/or the after school program.
The
Unit Leader will:
- Administer attendance and other
record keeping responsibilities including distribution of information to
parents
- Support other site staff
- Work with Program Director,
parents and school personnel
- Assist with marketing the
program
- Plan and implement curriculum
for daily activities
- Administer other
responsibilities delegated by Program Director and ensure that the
programs meet The Colorado Department of Human Services requirements and
YMCA standards.
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Within
60 Days: Certifications:
New
Employee Orientation CPR
Blood Bourne Code of
Conduct First Aid Hazmat
Job
Description Review
Personnel
Guidelines
Child
Abuse Prevention
Must
be a minimum of 18 years of age and meet all requirements for Director
Qualifications as set by the Colorado Department of Human Services for School
Age child care Centers and including a background check. Must hold current First Aid/CPR certification
and obtain other trainings as required by the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. The Unit Leader must have strong skills in
human relations, curriculum development, staff supervision and staff mentoring.
Interpersonal
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Implement fun, enriching programming that meets the early release
program focus areas of Leadership, Technology, Arts/Culture, Life Skills, and
recreation for middle school youth including contributing to the creation of
lessons and activities.
2. Perform and provide
excellent customer service skills by exceeding member expectations.
3. Consistently greet
every person who enters the YMCA (by name, if known) and recognize all members
and participants when they leave.
4. Engage
students in a way that contributes to the program’s commitment to positive
youth development, including creating meaningful leadership and mentoring roles
with youth.
5. Engage in active
listening with members and program participants in order to build
relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the
initiative to ensure the member has a positive experience.
6. Provide accurate
information about membership and programs.
7. Be a “Relationship
Builder” for the YMCA. Help prospects
and youth participants experience the YMCA by introducing them to others in the
Y community. By creating these
interactions, we will demonstrate that the YMCA is a place where we take the
time to connect, communicate and engage in respectful and friendly
relationships. Be familiar with the
mission statement and core values of the YMCA.
Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff members.
6. Always have a friendly, helpful attitude and
wear a smile.
7. Actively listen, reflect and respond to
customer questions and concerns in a caring manner. When the opportunity presents itself, go
above and beyond to resolve the situation immediately.
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:
1. Implement a risk
management program to ensure the safety and well being of all children at all
times.
2. Assist with
on-going in-service training for program staff.
3.
Ensure
that weekly activities are planned and implemented and variety exists in all
activities, which are age appropriate and provide a well-rounded experience for
all children.
4. Maintain accurate
documentation related to attendance, medicine, injuries, daily bus logs, log
books etc.
5. Ensure that all
classes have appropriate completed paperwork on children, attendance sheets, end
of session reports, etc.
6. Ensure that all
supplies and equipment are well maintained.
7. Provide day to day
supervision of program offerings and related staff.
8. Operate within
approved program budget.
9. Ensure that all
staff is trained & knowledgeable in emergency procedures. Hold emergency
fire and tornado drills monthly.
10. Assist the Program
Director with providing effective communication to parents and developing a
working relationship with parents.
11. Ensure on-going
cleanliness and safety of all facilities used by the program. Take initiative to clean up/repair areas.
12. Assist staff with
appropriate interactions with children, including discipline procedures.
13. Act responsibly and
be a positive role model for staff, parents and children.
14. Be knowledgeable
and supportive of the YMCA annual Strong Kids Campaign.
15. Attend all
trainings and staff meetings without exception.
16. Return voice mail
and phone calls within same business day.
17. Responsible for
communicating with other program staff.
18. Must follow dress
code and hold staff accountable to dress code at all times which includes staff
shirts, name badge and closed-toes shoes.
19. Must go over parent
handbook and emergency procedures.
20.
Follow
and enforce all YMCA procedures and policies, including: personnel guidelines,
safety guidelines, facility access procedures and membership policies. Carry
out emergency plans as necessary.
21. Assume any
additional responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
Unit Leader will oversee and support program leaders in the early release
program implementation.
*Unit
Leaders are responsible to ensure that all activities be in a 1-15 ratio and
1-10 ratio for swimming during program hours.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
While
performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit,
stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel objects, reach with hands and arms,
climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift up to 50
pounds. The vision abilities required by
this job include close, distant, peripheral and the ability to focus.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet
and humid conditions, and outdoor weather conditions which will include
exposure to U.V. sun rays. The noise
level in the work environment may be moderate to high.
EFFECT
ON END RESULT:
The
Unit Leader position, as part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, will allow
for more consistent and quality customer service by making members,
participants and guests of the YMCA feel welcome and increase their sense of
belonging to the YMCA. Through a safe and fun environment, each child will have
a positive and fun experience.
Participants will reach his/her full potential mentally, physically,
emotionally and intellectually. The Day
Camp/SACC program will be of high quality and ensure a positive image of the
YMCA to the community.
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