Group Leader - Teens - Johnson YMCA
Company: YMCA of Florida's First Coast
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Description
We could use someone like you!
Can you imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day
positively affects the lives of the people in your community?
If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your
efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work
in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we'd
like to work with us. Join us!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The YMCA of Florida's First Coasts' Youth Development is hiring
energetic, outgoing people to work in our teen programs. Provides
direct supervision of a group of teens. Provides a quality
experience focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect,
responsibility, and caring. Implements developmentally appropriate
activities to foster individual growth and development of
children.
Essential Functions:
- Actively participates with all children in providing a program
that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual needs of both the
individual child and the group.
- Models appropriate interactions with the children individually
and in groups and encourages their involvement in activities.
- Models appropriate positive guidance techniques that include:
redirection, positive reinforcement of children's efforts,
anticipation and elimination of potential problems.
- Encourages identification and verbalization of feelings.
- Participates in the maintenance of the facility to ensure it is
clean at all times. Including but not limited to: wiping off
fingerprints, picking up trash, cleaning up spills, cleaning
furniture, toys and supplies, sweeping up after meals, or art
activities, wiping off tables, keeping bathrooms clean, stacking
chairs, EACH DAY, etc.
- Remains constantly aware of the growing needs of each child,
offering new and enriching experiences as each child reaches each
level of development.
- Participates in planning with other staff to include
lessons/activities within the framework of the assigned
curriculum.
- Maintains a good relationship with parents through regular
communication and active participation in planned activities. NOTE:
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential
functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be
assigned.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds,
abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.
Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and
writes effectively. Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and
transfers learning from one situation to another.
Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings,
strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma preferred.
- At least 16 years of age.
- Department of Children and Family 40 hours training preferred
or complete within 30 days of hire date.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention
training within 30 days of hire date.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental
setting preferred.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement
age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program
activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to
develop positive, authentic relationships with people from
different backgrounds.
- Some previous experience working with children.
- Swim skills preferred.
- Physical Demands:
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
- Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a
fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information
conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE)
and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Keywords: YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Jacksonville , Group Leader - Teens - Johnson YMCA, Other , Jacksonville, Florida
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