Activity Leader Loop Afterschool Program
Company: YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Description: OUR CULTURE: Guiding Principles describe our
behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in
all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies,
and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We
CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards
of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think
long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own
team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all
communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to
members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN - We are
curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We
UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice.
We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about
other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate,
and have fun! The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership
By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community
building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff
members-front-line, management, full- and part-time-and volunteers
have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities
can be broken into six steps:
- Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in
programs and activities that meet their needs.
- Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their
satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to
suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the
values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly,
and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and
volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
- Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and
share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its
mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the
community.
- Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create
opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest,
and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
- Staff and volunteers encourage members to own the YMCA, using
words such as we, us, and our association (and actions that match
those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Activity Leader will assist in the planning,
developing, and implementing of classroom activities for Loop
programs. This position requires face-to-face leadership in this
program. Must be available to work Monday through
Thursday,12:00pm-3:30pm. The LOOP program provides elementary and
middle school kids a safe, fun place to learn about themselves and
the world around them. LOOP is free in the Grand Rapids Public
Schools (GRPS) and offers academic support (tutoring, homework
assistance, etc.) by certified teachers. The program also has an
array of virtual youth enrichment activities including recreation,
arts, and cultural activities, virtual field trips, and more. Loop
is funded by the 21st Century Grant. The YMCA of Greater Grand
Rapids currently oversees nine Loop site in the GRPS schools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists Site Coordinator/Supervisor in developing and leading
daily lesson plans
- Actively engages with children in the classroom
- Assists with daily parent communication
- Prepares materials for daily activity
- Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure
times
- Maintains supervision of children
- Efficiently communicates with classroom teaching team Performs
any other functions deemed to be necessary for the smooth and
efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association
COMPENSATION: $12.27 - $15.33 hourly; Non-Exempt; Part Time (up to
25 hours/week) Free YMCA Individual Membership! .Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS Associate's Degree or CDA credential from an
accredited college preferred; three to six months childcare related
experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience required. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic
backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Working knowledge of computers
and experience with a variety of software applications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
- Blood Borne Pathogen training
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required
within the first 60 days
- First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
- AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
- MiRegistry-Health and Safety Course 1 and 2 within the 60
days.
- Fingerprinting-State and Federal YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Functional Expertise
- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the
job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a
framework to improve performance. Developing Self & Others
- Supports members, participants, or project teams in achieving
their goals.
- Reflects on and learns from successes and mistakes.
- Proactively shares information, experiences, lessons learned,
and suggestions to help others be more successful.
- Volunteers for challenging tasks or projects in an effort to
grow and develop.
- Solicits and is open to informal learning opportunities to gain
insight (e.g., performance feedback, coaching, and stretch
assignments). Inclusion
- Embraces all dimensions of diversity (i.e., ability, age,
culture, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income,
national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic
status, etc.) by treating all people with dignity, compassion, and
respect.
- Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and
respected. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work
environment and 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. 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
members, parents, and staff. 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 schedule
form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete
variables in standardized situations. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk,
sit, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
TRAVEL: 0 - 5% of local travel within the state of Michigan;
occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational
conferences or training. PM21
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Keywords: YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids , Activity Leader Loop Afterschool Program, Other , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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