Assistant Youth Development Specialist
Company: YMCA of East Tennessee
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Hours: M-F 2-6p.m.
AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE SITES:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Youth Development Specialist (AYDS) will assist Youth
Development Specialists (YDS) and Site Directors with maintaining a
supportive and caring environment for children in an after-school
and/or day camp setting. Will assist children in activities
including arts & crafts, STEM projects, character values, homework
and indoor/outdoor games. In addition, every position in the YMCA
of East Tennessee is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian
principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors
that exemplify the Y's core values - caring, honesty, respect and
responsibility.
CORE FUNCTIONS:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must be 16 years of age and be actively pursuing a High School
Diploma or GED. Previous experience working with children
preferred. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
Be able to meet state requirements.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
exposed to outdoor weather. The noise level in the work environment
is usually moderate.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and
divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform operations using
units of American money and weight measurement, volume and
distance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequently required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand,
walk, sit and use hands and fingers. Employee may occasionally be
required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this
job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to plan, lead and
participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor
settings.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to
speak effectively before groups of children or employees of the
organization.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, COURSES:
Required DHS Training Courses; required to complete before starting
work, provided by the Y.
CPR/First Aid; required to complete and receive certification
within 60 days of hire, provided by the Y.
New Employee Orientation; required to complete prior to starting
work. Provided by the Y.
Additional training, licenses, and courses may be required
throughout employment.
The YMCA of East Tennessee is an equal opportunity employment
employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions .
Keywords: YMCA of East Tennessee, Johnson City , Assistant Youth Development Specialist, Other , Knoxville, Tennessee
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