Assistant Youth Development Specialist

Description

Hours: M-F 2-6p.m.

AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE SITES:

• A.L. Lotts Elementary Hardin Valley Elementary
• Ball Camp Elementary Northshore Elementary
• Bearden Elementary Pleasant Ridge Elementary
• Beaumont Elementary Rocky Hill Elementary
• Blue Grass Elementary Sarah Moore Greene Elementary
• Cedar Bluff Elementary Shannondale Elementary
• Farragut Elementary Spring Hill Elementary
• Green Magnet Elementary West Hills Elementary
• Halls Elementary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Youth Development Specialist (AYDS) will assist Youth Development Specialists (YDS) and Site Directors with maintaining a supportive and caring environment for children in an after-school and/or day camp setting. Will assist children in activities including arts & crafts, STEM projects, character values, homework and indoor/outdoor games. In addition, every position in the YMCA of East Tennessee is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the Y’s core values - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist YDS with curriculum and program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with state and local regulations, accreditation standards, and goals and values of the Y. Depending on the Assistants portfolio they may be trained on how to develop curriculum and do so as part of their education track.
2. Helps plan and implement curriculum and program activities that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with state regulations, accreditation standards, and the goals and values of Y.
3. Assist in the daily cleaning and maintenance of equipment, supplies and child care facility.
4. Attends staff meetings and trainings as directed by the Y and Department of Human Services.
5. Follows Y policies and procedures, including those related to medical, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
6. Maintains positive relationships with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
7. Follows all Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
8. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must be 16 years of age and be actively pursuing a High School Diploma or GED. Previous experience working with children preferred. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Be able to meet state requirements.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequently required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands and fingers. Employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of children or employees of the organization.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, COURSES:

Required DHS Training Courses; required to complete before starting work, provided by the Y.

CPR/First Aid; required to complete and receive certification within 60 days of hire, provided by the Y.

New Employee Orientation; required to complete prior to starting work. Provided by the Y.

Additional training, licenses, and courses may be required throughout employment.

The YMCA of East Tennessee is an equal opportunity employment employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.