Job Title: Junior Youth Department Associate

Supervisor: Director of Youth Programming

Work Schedule: May 20th to August 11th, 2019: Monday-Friday (Part Time)

Shift: 2 different shifts available AM and PM. AM = 6:50am to 9am. PM = 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Exemption: Part Time: Non-Exempt

Note: After the summer is over, part time employees can stay on as substitutes, if interested.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

Assists with the operation of Youth Department programs, before/after school, other activities, and/or special events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 16 years old

Experience in childcare setting, working with children, or related field, preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead games and activities for children grades K-6.

Supervise children at play and be an active participant in play activities.

Make sure all youth using the game room are abiding by the game room rules.

Answer the telephone and take accurate messages.

Greet parents, staff, and others with a welcoming and caring attitude.

Prepare and serve snack.

Report any inappropriate behaviors to the supervisor.

Make sure the Youth Lounge is clean and games are put away at the end of the shift.

Attend all staff training sessions and staff meetings.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Relate to and work with campers, members, parents, guests, professional staff, and lay leaders.

Handle multiple tasks.

Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; involve and inform direct supervisor.

Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings.

Maintain confidentiality. Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.

Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals, objectives, and action plans; take calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat other with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; monitor own work to ensure quality.

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires normal physical capabilities, including lifting or carrying light loads, reaching and standing, or sitting for extended periods of time. Requires being physically fit in order to participate in a wide variety of activities. Requires stamina to work long periods in a physically active environment. Requires dexterity with hands, speech, corrected hearing and vision within normal range.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be working in well-lighted and ventilated areas, as well as throughout the facility. In addition, outside on a regular basis, weather permitted. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high depending on the number of children, members using the youth facilities.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT

The Youth Department Associate shares in the JCC’s commitment to provide excellent customer service to its members and behaves professionally in all of his/her relationships with members and guests. Youth Department Associate’s take the time to learn the names of as many individuals as possible and makes sure individual members are pleased with the services and programs provided by the JCC.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. It in no way states or implies that these are the only duties required. Other duties apply that are assigned.