Site Assistant (Apply Here for All Counties)

Pay Range: Starts at $15.00 per hour, depending on experience

Shifts Available: Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 8:00am and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm

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Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the School Age Site Director, the School Age Site Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing activities and executing daily lesson plans for the School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs. The School Age Site Assistant will work with other site staff to foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

Essential Functions:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

• Set up and take down program space so that area is transformed into child-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in organized fashion

• Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 (DHS maximum is 20) children in activities outlined by the Site Director either inside or outside program areas and during transition times

• Assist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines

• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the program staff

• Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site

• Assist in monitoring licensing standards at the School Age site to ensure the maintenance of all quality standards

• Maintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel and administration and school staff

• Assist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures

• Participate in YMCA volunteer programs and the Annual Giving Campaign

• Assume duties as directed by the Site Director

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our programs

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

• Minimum 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications Required:

Before start of 1^st shift:

• New Hire Orientation training

• DHS Background Disclosure Form & Fingerprint appointment

• Abuse Registry Check

• DHS Physical health form

• Proof of education

• Completed references report

• Past Employment reference

• DHS TCCOTS “Before you Begin” and “Shaken Baby” training

• Pre-service training

Within 30 days of hire:

• CPR/First Aid/AED

*Must maintain annual training requirements*

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.

**We'd really like to get in touch!  By selecting YES to receive texts related to your application via SMS, we can offer a faster response time during the hiring process**