Job Description

Job Location: Youth Development - Olympia, WA 98502,

Position Type: Part-Time,

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly,

Job Category: School Age Child Care, POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Group Leader Sub supports the Site Director by leading activities with program participants. This position requires availablity for up to 3 shifts per week, and/or up to 12 shifts per month. A shift is considered 1 AM shift or 1 PM shift. Available shifts are dependent upon staffing needs resulting in variability of hours offered. Depending on staffing needs, worksite may be in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey or Shelton.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists Site Director at assigned site in leading groups of children in activities, monitoring the whereabouts of the children at all times, bringing situations which may evolve into serious problems to the attention of the Site Director immediately, reporting all injuries and filing incident reports for any incidents related to behavior, injury, etc. High degree of flexibility and adaptability to be able to adjust to the structure and needs of each individual site. Maintain good working relationships with students, families, school personnel and YMCA staff. Treats every participant fairly and equally regardless of differences, making every student feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun, positive environment. Maintains site in accordance with school district standards by doing such custodial duties as necessary to leave the general space, restrooms, sinks, halls, playground, etc. in clean, orderly condition. Utilize site iPad to ensure students are signed in and out daily in accordance with South Sound YMCA operating procedures.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Equity & Inclusion Innovation Building Community Communication

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be 18 years of age.
2. Education: Have or working towards completing a High School diploma or equivalent.
3. Possess at least one year of experience working with children; volunteers; cooperate with school

personnel in a positive, professional manner; maintain a facility in accordance with state licensing

regulations and YMCA requirements; relate well to children and their families

1. Pass background check through DCYF and SSYMCA

Upon Hire

1. Must complete all SSYMCA required trainings within 45 days of hire.

2. Complete all DCYF Licensing requirements within 14 days of hire

a. Negative Tuberculosis Test

b. MMR record

c. Current Food Handler Permit

d. High School or College Transcripts

e. Fingerprints and DCYF background check

1. Complete required STARS qualified trainings.

Has the following documentation on file at the site, the YMCA Child Care Office, and digitally on the employee’s

HRIS profile within expressed time limits after hire

• First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens training completed within 45 days of hire
• New Employee Orientation completed within 45 days of hire
• Food Handlers Card completed within the first 7 days of employment or have a current Food Handlers

Card

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked)
• One paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to our facilities

and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs within the South

Sound YMCA.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program

activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use

hands, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop,

kneel, and talk and hear.

• Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout YMCA facilities; communicate effectively

with people in person, on the phone and via written correspondence; and use a computer for a

significant portion of the work day.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.