Job Details
Job Location
Simi Valley YMCA - Simi Valley, CA 93065
Position Type
Part-Time
Description
Looking to begin your career in Youth Development?
Are you passionate about providing an inclusive School Age environment?
Y wait any longer?
Let's start your career together!
Y would I apply?
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Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here's what you would do:
Implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate curriculum and program activities within the established guidelines.
Nurture children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
Supervise the children, classroom or site, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
Uses positive reinforcement techniques to address children's behavioral concerns.
Maintain program site and equipment.
Maintain required program records.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, trainings and completes all assigned online trainings.
Attend and participate in family nights, as well as program activities
Qualifications
"I can do this!" What are the requirements?
Minimum 16 years old or a high school graduate or enrolled in an accredited vocational program.
Bilingual preferred but not required
Basic knowledge of acceptable child care and day camp practices.
Knowledge of acceptable child care and day camp practices.
Demonstrates initiative to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Familiarity with mandated reporting and steps that need to be taken.
Certifications (must be maintained and current at all times):
CPR & First Aid certifications through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Course must be completed in person.
Online only or blended courses will not meet this requirement.
Preventative Health through an EMSA recognized organization.
Mandated Reporter through Mandated Reporter California (to be completed as part of the hiring process)
Pest Management through California Department of Pesticide Regulation (to be completed as part of the hiring process)
Must have Health Screening and TB clearance (to be completed as part of the hiring process)
Must have up-to-date TDAP, MMR, and Influenza vaccinations.
Criminal records clearance (to be completed during the hiring process)
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
This position may require the ability to stand and / or sit for extended periods of time, wade in water in order to supervise children, able to walk continuously at least ½ mile, spend a full workday outdoors in any weather condition.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.