Family Experience Leader

Taylor Bend Family YMCA, 4626 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States of America Req #5470
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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FAMILY EXPERIENCE LEADER
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of children in your community. Working at the YMCA you’ll discover more than a job – you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.
 
OUR CULTURE:　  
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.　We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.　We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.　We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.　We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.  
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Family Experience Director and in harmony with the Christian nature and purpose of the established policies and goals of the YMCA, the Family Experience Leader will provide a fun, quality, holistic youth program which will expose youth to opportunities for physical and social development, experiences, and learning through play. Provide a program within a safe and energetic environment. Provides direct service in Family Programs, and group visits, and delivers quality early childhood development experience and care. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Helps to carry out activities, experiences, and routines under the direct supervision of the Family Experience Director.
  2. Promotes a team environment through a positive approach in supervision, communication, and interactions with others.
  3. Assists and delivers care to drop in child care services (Stay and Play and Interactive Zone) as scheduled.
  4. Assists in planning and implementing YMCA events to include but not limited to: Family Programming, Parents Time Out, Birthday Parties, Holiday Events, etc.
  5. Use a diverse selection of materials, equipment, and experiences for all participants.
  6. Ensure safety of participants and staff at all times.
  7. Complete all opening and closing procedures as established.
  8. Attend mandatory staff meetings and training.
  9. Maintain a professional, clean appearance and a respectful and committed attitude, adhere to association dress code, and attend and participate in required training and meetings.
  10. Follow age guidelines and proper equipment setting needs.
  11. Accurately report all out of the ordinary incidents immediately on an Association Occurrence Report promptly forwarding it to the Family Experience Director.
  12. Ensure shift coverage is available should you be unavailable for a shift.
  13. Communicate YMCA policies, programs and special events.
  14. Follow procedures for participants checking in and out.
  15. Actively participate in Annual Giving Campaigns.
  16. Greet all youth and families participating in the program in order to establish a connection.
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
  • Collaboration
  • Developing Self & Others
  • Inclusion
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

  1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
  2. Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, sit, crouch, pull, lift 40 pounds and carry 40 pounds
  3. Continuous operations requiring attention to details (multi task)
  4. Will be exposed to cleaning supplies (i.e. bleach), vacuuming, body fluids, noise from numerous children and equipment activities
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

The YMCA of SouthHampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at YSHR will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. YSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics.

 

Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Other details

  • Job Family Child and Family Services
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Part-Time
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  • Taylor Bend Family YMCA, 4626 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States of America