Job summary (essential functions):
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A commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in youth. Value diversity, youth, and have a broad vision of health and wellness that is enhanced by relationship building.
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Provide fitness instruction and leadership to Elementary After School programs (Grades 1st-6th)
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Prior experience teaching fitness to children preferred.
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Demonstrate knowledge and experience in fitness or a related field such as teaching or child development.
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Ability to relate well to both children and their parents.
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Certified in CPR and First Aid, or certified within 30 days of hire (YMCA provides).
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Minimum 18 years of age.
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Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Qualifications:
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Planning, preparing and implementing SPARK curriculum (YMCA provided) for specific group activities for each day. Organize facilities, games and equipment as necessary.
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Attending all scheduled days of program to teach curriculum, staff training and other staff meetings; arriving on time for each event; remaining on site until all duties are completed and equipment is properly stored.
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Leading designated groups throughout the assigned sessions; accountable for children’s behavior at all times; act as an outstanding role model to school aged/teen children and other staff.
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Overseeing all program activities for designated groups; directing activities as necessary to maintain YMCA quality; adhere to all YMCA policies, rules and guidelines set fourth for program staff
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Maintaining equipment and facilities as designated by the program supervisors.
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Report incidents by the end of your shift or within 24hrs to the program director.
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Be a good role model to the children and others; exemplifying the YMCA Mission Statement and its Core Values at all times.
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Follow all guidelines as outlined in the Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, Staff expectations and directed by your supervisor.
Shift available is M-F 3:00pm-5:30pm. |
