POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Maintains a classroom in accordance with PA Department of Human Services and PA Keystone STARS Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness
to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.
• Ability to work independently or under direct supervision, strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee is in a classroom, therefore, may be required to lead and participate in activities that require sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and grasping.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Walking unaided on various surfaces indoor and outdoor, wet, dry, and in moving or stationary vehicles.
• Seeing written directions, with or without correction devices.
• Hearing the spoken word in person or through a telephone, with or without amplification.
• The employee is mostly in an environment protected from weather conditions, but subject to some temperature changes. At times, the employee may be outdoors and subject to temperatures below 30 degrees F and/or above 100 degrees F for periods of more than one hour.
• Some weekend or evening work may be required as well as working extended hours.

EFFECT ON END RESULT

Keys indicators for the successful fulfillment of this position are measured by:

• Steady growth and continuous improvement of assigned classroom; through lesson planning, curriculum and a developmentally appropriate environment.
• Continuous improvement program incorporating “best practices” customer service and satisfaction resulting in program/services at a level of total quality.
• Sound management and administration of the affairs of program.
• Maintain positive morale among staff and they are effective and efficient in performing their jobs.
• All programs and facility functions reflect and support the overall goals and objectives of the YMCA.

Overall performance and effectiveness will be evaluated in annual work, planning, and review sessions between the Program Director and employee.