Kids Club Program Leader - El Camino

As a Program Leader, you have an opportunity to be a role model for children and to help to create a safe, fun environment for children to grow. You will work as a team member, supervising and interacting with children in a drop-in setting, as well as creating an environment that is safe and activity enriching. The Program Leader will also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned at will as seen fit by the Director.

• Works with their supervisor to develop and implement age appropriate developmental curriculum.
• Implement age-appropriate enrichment activities according to the weekly plan
• Model appropriate and constructive discipline.
• Maintain a predetermined personal work schedule covering direct shift hours while the program is open
• Maintain a clean, fun and engaging environment inside the program while on duty
• Enforce safety and risk management standards outlined in YMCA training
• Keep an empowered sense of ownership to maintain quality and good condition of items and equipment in the program
• Exercise a flexibly responsible mentality when working within the program as not all situations will fit training scenarios.
• Keep track of children using the program tracking system information sheet
• Keep open communication with parents and families as often as to possible give updates of children using the program
• Actively participate in and practice branch emergency drills as pertaining to the YMCA
• Has awareness and implements YMCA strategic and branch goals surrounding Youth Development, Healthy Living, Member Experience, and Social Responsibility
• Be actively engaged with the children in the program
• Uphold and enforce all branch and YMCA of Silicon Valley policies and procedures

The physical demands of the position include:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds.

• This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in adults and youth. Additionally, the YMCA values diversity, youth, and a broad vision of health and wellness which is contingent on relationship building.
• Minimum of one (1) year progressive experience in an organized child care setting.
• Early Childhood Education units are preferred
• Certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid (or certified within 30 days of hire).
• Completion of YMCA trainings within 30 days of hire:
• Bilingual preferred.