YMCA OF OTTAWA·Ottawa, Illinois
The staff member is responsible for the safety, supervision, and programming of children in before and after school programs. They act as a positive role model and maintain open communication with parents and YMCA administration.
Job Title: After / Before School Staff
Reports to: Youth and Family Director
Job Status: Part-time
Location(s): Ottawa YMCA, Wallace Grade School, Marseilles Grade School, Waltham Grade School
Pay Range: $15/hr
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 Before/After School Counselor will be directly responsible for the safety, supervision, programming and involvement with program participants at the assigned YMCA.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ensure the health and safety of each participant and maintain a safe and clean program site.
Participate in supervising before/after school activities with school-aged children.
Be a positive influence and role model in the lives of participants.
Accept the goals and objectives of the YMCA and work to achieve them.
Take part in all training activities to develop proficiencies required for performing job responsibilities.
Maintain positive relationships, open communication with parents, YMCA personnel, participants, administration and volunteers.
Assume any other duties as assigned by the Youth and Family Director and YMCA administrators.
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.
Stand; walk; sit; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
The Ottawa YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
401(k) for eligible employees, 403(b), and Roth IRA, Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA), Training and development programs, 50% discounts on eligible programs (e.g., child-care), Workers’ compensation
Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within 30 days of hire, and six months of child care experience is preferred.
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