Program Leader – Stonestown Family YMCA – San Francisco, CA

THE Y VISION for 2020

The healthiest children in America will live in the Bay Area, building skills and habits for a healthy life, enabling them to reach their highest potential through the strength of the communities we serve, and make a valuable contribution to society.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking creative talented professional people who are serious about providing meaningful after school opportunities for youth. We need people who are flexible, who will take the initiative, who are punctual and able to make a commitment to work throughout the entire school year. Staff must also be available to work in the morning care program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Definition: The skills and knowledge required to obtain the position.

Required

§ At Least 21 years of Age for the middle school programs, at least 18 years of age for the elementary school programs
At Least 2 Years of college (48 units), AA degree, or a Pass on After School For All-Excel Qualification Exam (No Child Left Behind- NCLB)
Must have experience working with youth (Middle School or Elementary School)
Must be highly motivated to provide quality After School opportunities to youth
Must be a Team Player
Knowledge or expertise in youth development
Must be comfortable leading physical activities with youth
Must be available daily M-F during after school program hours (approximately 1:30p-6:30p) & morning care hours (7a-8:30am- depending on site)
Must be willing to participate in BI-annual evaluations and supervision meetings as needed
Current CPR and 1st Aid certification

Preferred

Special Knowledge of Arts, Dance, Drama, or Sports preferred. -Bi-Lingual English/Spanish, English/Cantonese, English/Mandarin speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Connections in the, Sunset, OMI, Merced, Miraloma and West of Twin Peaks communities or the greater San Francisco Community are a bonus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Definition: A description of the work environment and the physical requirements to execute the job in that environment.

Instructions: Please add any specifics required to do the job.

You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work.

You must have a current TB test on file prior to working with youth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Definition: The role to be reviewed & evaluated.

Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.

YMCA LEADER COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Support fundraising.

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

Operational Effectiveness: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member experience. Establish goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participate in meetings. Follow budgeting policies and procedures, and report all financial irregularities immediately. Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursue self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Have the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; use best practices and demonstrate up-to- date knowledge and skills in technology.

While all competencies are significant the following are critical to success in this position:

Values – Behave in a manner consistent with the Y mission by modeling excellence and enthusiasm in everything you do.
Community – Serve as a resource of programs and services for all participants & families. Support the goals/dreams of every youth in your program.

Decision Making- Use multiple resources/tools to support decisions. Be open, be confident, and see the big picture- Recognize the challenges, successes, & effects.

Relationships- Builds positive relationships with students, parents, school community, & fellow co-workers.
Quality Results – Define clear goals and focus efforts on high-value priorities. Deliver high-quality experience to participants and school community.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS

Definition: List each measurable to be used for rating the level of success in performing each essential function.

75% of students will report they learned something new in their enrichment, clubs, and recreational activities.
85% of students will report that there is an adult in program who really cares about them through positive relationship building.
60% of students will report their enhanced enjoyment and engagement in learning is a result of the program.
Students in program will feel more comfortable reaching out to staff because of the implementation of restorative practices.

How to apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to StonestownASEPJobs@ymcasf.net.

In your subject line, please write: New Candidate ASP

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