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Youth Specialty Class Instructor
Job Description
Position:
Youth Specialty Class Instructor
Supervisors:
Youth and Family Director/Youth and Family Coordinator
Youth Specialty Classes include:
art, music, language, dance, drama, or any other type of creative
and interactive class for children ages 6-12. Position starts in the
fall 2008.
Prerequisites:
Candidate must be at least 18 years
of age and possess at least 6 months experience working with
children 0-12 years of age. Staff person will be required to attend
YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Training as well as CPR & First Aid.
General Responsibilities:
Provide
a safe and positive experience for children in the program. This
includes interaction with children 0-14 years of age and working
with parents.
Core Competencies:
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Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA:
Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA
values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try
new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the
YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
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Builds Community:
Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and
participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices
effective relationship-building techniques; understands the role of
fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission.
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Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal
Customers and Others:
Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for
members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm
and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists
everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will
exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in away
that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt
resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members,
participants, internal customers and others.
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Works Productively:
Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a
safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe;
follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and
consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings,
required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good
judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.
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Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively:
Treats
everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays
integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear
and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates
an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive
criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.
Specific Responsibilities:
Areas of responsibility include the
following headings:
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Set up
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Task Assigning
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Know your Students
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Progress
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Feedback
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Care and Supervision
Set Up:
Have all equipment/supplies ready
and checked at the start of class time. Be well prepared for the
day’s activity/project. Make sure participants are comfortable with
you. Your mood and behavior shapes the behavior of your
participants.
Task Assigning:
Assign level appropriate skills. Be
sure the skill is not too easy or too advanced for your class. Be
flexible and be prepared to modify as necessary.
Know your Students:
Each student may need to perform a
different set of tasks to learn and improve. You must know was to
introduce new skills and know which ways will work best for the
individual you are working with.
Progress:
Build on what the child already
knows and can accomplish. This really applies if the child has been
enrolled in the same or similar program before.
Feedback:
Give positive feedback, motivation
and discipline when necessary. Keep control of the class. Be able
to give corrective feedback to create effective movements.
Care and Supervision:
Call the child by name; interact frequently at their eye level.
Treat the child with dignity and respect. Guide and discipline in a
positive manner. Greet parents as they drop/pick up children on
program. Share with them details of child’s time in the program.
Demonstrate and model qualities of YMCA Character Development,
Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
General Procedures:
1.
Read, know, follow and enforce emergency procedures and all
YMCA policies, rules and health codes applicable to the YMCA
environment.
2.
Maintain professional appearance and attitude. Adhere to dress
code; staff shirt, jog pants or cottons, knee length shorts, sneakers,
ID badge. No spandex, sweats or denim.
3.
Take responsibility for scheduled hours and if necessary,
follow the appropriate substitution procedures.
Effect on End Results:
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Both child and parent will enjoy
participating in the Specialty Class programs. Parents will know
children are safe and secure.
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Children will have the opportunity
to learn positive character development traits including sharing,
fair play, and respect for the other children.
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