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Support Staff: Riverview

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100 FANNY ROAD - MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ
Part Time
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Day

Description

Job Title: Support Staff

Department: Kids Club

Reports to: Site Director/Co-Director

Job Category: Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Hours: 3:00PM - 5:30PM

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Support Staff are responsible for aiding the Site Director and Co-Director in making sure the Kids Club procedures and requirements, detailed in the staff handbook, are being executed. Responsible for the supervision, safety, and well-being of the children. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of participants and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall Kids Club experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Communicate with co-staff daily.
  2. Assist in the planning of upcoming events and activities.
  3. Follow all state regulations as outlined in Staff Orientation.
  4. Executes program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values. These must include: SEL, Arts & Crafts, STEM, Sports & Games, Community Projects, and Literacy. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
  5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  6. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and staff.
  7. Must model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  8. Take daily attendance and follow “Missing Child Procedure”

 

Qualifications

MCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Build effective, supportive relationships with them.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well

QUALITIES:

  • Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
  • Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
  • Ability to always guard the health and well-being of children.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Capable of being flexible and taking direction well
  2. Prior experience working with children

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings
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