Salary: $16.00/hour

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. 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.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

develop and grow the assigned program areas to ensure high quality program results.

Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to multi-task with minimal direction.

• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team oriented, and creative thinking skills.

• Demonstrates leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner.

• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback.

• Proficient computer skills and experience with the internet, electronic communications and various software products, i.e. Microsoft Excel & Publisher.

• Able to fill in when a class facilitator is not available.

• Ability to observe confidentiality.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.

• Must complete CPR/AED, First Aid, Diabetes Education, and Glucagon Administration trainings prior to initial assignment to position.

• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.

• Must attend and complete Listen First within the first 90-days of employment.

• Must complete Darkness to Light training within one year of employment.

Core Competencies:

• 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 changes; 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.

• 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; supports the role of fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission.

• Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customer and Other: 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 a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve in involve members, participants, internal customers and others.

• 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.

• 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.

Effect on End Results:

This position strongly influences the effectiveness with which the YMCA accomplishes its mission. The YMCA Tween Club Head of Group is committed to promote an environment that teaches values, is healthy and safe, and provides an opportunity for positive growing experiences:

1. Teen members are informed of Y programs and involved in various program areas.

2. Strong relationships with tweens are developed.

3. Programs are fun, safe and age appropriate.

4. High performing staff team high rates of program retention.

Physical Demands:

Ability to frequently sit, use his/her hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop crouch, kneel and climb. Ability to lift and/or carry and move up to 35 pounds (occasionally this could be more). Must be able to lift and/or maneuver large gym equipment.

Work Environment:

Duties are performed in a recreational setting; at times employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and the risk of injury from participants. All employees are required to follow the preventive health policies of the YMCA at all times. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average.

Americans with Disabilities Specifications:

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.