Job Title: Recess Program Staff (off-site)
Reports to: Youth & Family Director
Status: Part Time (10-12 hours per week)
Hourly rate: $12.00 per hour
Schedule: September 2024 – June 2025
**Shifts are available Tuesday – Thursday 11:20am-1:20pm**
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Recess Program Staff will attend the recess program off-site at Hampton Elementary School to interact with the students and engage with them while providing supervision and organized activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Attend recess programs at local elementary school to engage and interact with students acting as a role model.
- Provide leadership for students while facilitating organized activities and games during recess.
- Represent the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in a professional manner promoting the Y’s mission and core values.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
- Complete any other duties in the spirit of teamwork as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred
- Knowledge/experience with a variety of sports and physical fitness activities preferred
- Ability and desire to work with school age children
- Previous experience working with youth and planning activities required
- Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to quickly changing circumstances
- Ability to foresee problems and redirect children before an incident occurs
- Previous experience with diverse populations and ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
- Background check required
HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume or application to Rachael England: rengland@ymcabaycity.org.