After School Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the After School Director, the After School Assistant is responsible for providing direction for the program and classroom, and implementing program curriculum. Along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All After School Assistants are expected to fulfill the following functions: 

1. Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment
2. Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with supervisors and co-workers.
3. Maintain required program records 
4. Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and trainings
5. Understand ratios, know the number of youth in the program (group) at all times
6. Assist in transportation safety 
7. Close proximity to youth at all times
8. Participate in activities 
9. Fill out timesheet daily to ensure accuracy 
10. Make prior arrangements for a replacement if you are going to be absent.
11. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times 

• Pursue/participate in ongoing training. 
• Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both

• Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading activities, walking, standing, running, bending, reaching and lifting.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and switch tasks as new challenges and projects emerge.

1. At least 15 years of age 
2. Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter
3. CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter. 
4. New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire. 
5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred

• Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong. 
• Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others. 
• Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow. 
• Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential. 
• Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities. 
• Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value. 
• Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact. 
• Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.