SCHOOL:

Aina Haina
Aliiolani
Kuhio
Wilson

Opportunity for a flexible schedule and/or to build a full-time schedule and/or year-round work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 Youth Leader is responsible for the daily supervision of program participants and is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of program components and activities. The Youth Leader guides the academic and social development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment. Youth Leaders use a variety of resources to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities.

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:

• Plans and leads age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a classroom or group setting, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Interacts with children and provides proper supervision of children at all times.
• Provides careful supervision and guidance to assigned Program Aides. Ensures Program Aides who are under 18 years of age are never left alone to supervise or monitor youth participants.
• Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y.
• Provides assistance with homework (depending on program) and encourages academic progress.
• Conducts ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child (depending on program).
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with supervisor.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.
• Maintain accurate participant records as assigned and according to program requirements.
• Communicates regularly with parents; attends parent/family events as designated by supervisor.
• Ensures proper food handling during snack preparation.
• Leads and oversees circle time activities and/or large group activities.
• Ensures clean up and preparation of room/program space for next day.
• Depending on the program, may tend to diapering and toilet needs of children.
• Participates in planning and implementation of special events such as family nights and program activities.
• Attends required staff meetings, staff training, and other required events.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
• Works with supervisor to ensure programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Works with supervisor to assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Adheres to policies, standard operating procedures, and handbooks related to boundaries with youth.
• Participates and attends all required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to standards & procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports any suspicious, inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to the supervisor immediately and complies with mandated YMCA and State of Hawaii abuse reporting requirements.
• Reinforces staff and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Responds seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors, and responds quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Complies with the YMCA and State of Hawaii abuse reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :

• Inclusion
• Relationships
• Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity
• Functional Expertise
• Values
• Communication
• Innovation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level 1 Youth Leader (entry level):

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Daily access to personal vehicles required.
• Able to complete all virtual and in-person trainings related to Child Abuse Prevention within 30 days of hire.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.
• Able to be CPR, First Aid, and AED certified.
• Able to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Minimum one year related experience preferred.

Level II Youth Leader (in addition to the Level I qualifications above):

• All Level I Group Leader requirements
• One year or more of previous childcare experience with leadership responsibilities in group setting required.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Completion of some college or post high school education is preferred.

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.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise both indoor and outdoor program activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment which includes both indoor and outdoor settings.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 10 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able to work various shifts Monday-Sunday depending on the program, including holidays as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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