YMCA OF GREATER KALAMAZOO JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Out-of-School Time (OST) Staff for Before and After School Program

Status: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $15.00

Program Hours: Monday-Friday, Mornings 6:30am-9am and Afternoons 3:30pm-6pm

Reports to: Multi-Site Coordinator

Position Summary:

The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo offers a before and after school program called Prime Time at several area elementary schools in both Portage and Kalamazoo. OST front-line staff will work with Site Specialists and the OST team to create a high-quality program at a designated OST site. Staff will provide direct supervision to children while modeling our core values of integrity, collaboration, diversity, and health.

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:

1. Available and willing to work at least 5 of the 10 shifts each week
2. Work with site team to ensure program runs smoothly and efficiently each day
3. Facilitate educational and engaging activities for children ages K-5th grade
4. Develop and demonstrate knowledge of childcare licensing requirements
5. Ensure program records are complete and kept confidential as required
6. Develop relationships with students and families to ensure open communication is maintained throughout the school year.
7. Commit to expanding your skills and knowledge with required and recommended trainings
8. Remain current in CPR and First Aid to be able to appropriately handle emergency situations
9. As required by Michigan law, report any suspected incidence of child abuse to the program director.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Benefits:

• Paid sick leave
• 12% Funded Retirement Savings
• Free Family Membership and program/activity discounts