Description
Availability: Monday-Friday; Must be available for shifts from 6:30am-9:00/9:15am and/or 2:00/3:00pm-6:30pm (varies by program). (Afternoon times may vary by early release days.)
The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.
Position Summary:
Provide direct supervision of a group of children in a safe, enjoyable, positive and inclusive environment.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervise all children and activities within the program area
- Implement daily lesson and activity plans
- Comply with state and local regulations as well as YMCA standards and procedures
- Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards
- Attend and participate in family events, program activities, and staff meetings as directed
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
- Maintain positive relations with participants, parents and other staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum age 18
- Meet educational and experience qualifications established by Dept of Children, Youth, & Families (DCYF)
- Provide document of all certification and training requirements established by DCYF, including position prerequisites, current negative TB test, and portable background check
- Fluency in second language desired
Y Culture:
- Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
- Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
- Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
- Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system
Embrace Leader Core Competencies:
Mission Advancement:
- Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values
- Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
- Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them
- Supports fundraising
Collaboration:
- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, 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 and writes 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 member experience
- Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings
- Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately
- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members
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; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-the-date knowledge and skills in technology
Summary
Availability: Monday-Friday, split shift: 6:30-9/9:15am and/or 2/3-6:30pm
Our benefits are AMAZING!
- FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
- Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
- FREE YMCA family membership for all staff.
- 20% off programs and services for all staff.
- Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
- 403b Retirement savings account available to all employees.
- 403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
- FREE Employee Assistance Program
- Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
- We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!
- Cheery, dynamic cause-driven work environment, like no other!
Little to no experience required for most positions—let us train you!
The full range of the pay grade for this position is $19.48-$29.98
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do.
We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!