Sports Afterschool Group Leader at The SKY Family YMCA in Venice, Florida

Sports Afterschool Group Leader - Venice Location

POSITION

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sports Director, the position is responsible for the direct care, supervision and well being of all children enrolled in Summer Sports Camp, for children ages 5-12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Release children ONLY to authorized persons (must ask for ID)
• Organizes and executes all activities for enrolled children.
• Monitors the program area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.
• Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.
• Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
• Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.
• Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
• Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records.
• Ensures the childcare facility is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments.
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers.
• Develops and maintains age appropriate activities.
• Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times.
• Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

PRINCIPAL

DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL

POSITION

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• Will appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association's Policy on personal appearance
• Will adhere to all policies as stated in the SKY Family YMCA Handbook
• Will be trained in and adhere to all policies and procedures including but not limited to privacy, confidentiality and security policies and procedures within department
• Sets measurable goals and evaluates achievement of goals
• Reports to work at the scheduled time and works as scheduled
• Completes work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's job to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• 21 Years of Age or older (Preferred)
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association's policies on background screening
• Prior experience working with children
• Able to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Positive attitude

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

REQUIREMENTS

• Infant/child CPR & First Aid
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
• Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening.
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

 

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