After School Program Facilitator - Schofield Barracks

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A; Hawaii; On-site; USD 4,415,000 - 6,289,000; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A at Wheeler branch is hiring an Operation Hero Facilitator to implement the afterschool program designed for military kids. The role serves eight elementary school children at Soloman Elementary School – Schofield Barracks for 12 weeks, 17.5 hours per week, and reports to the Branch Director.

Responsibilities include following the Operation Hero guide, planning lessons, coordinating resources and snacks, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe space.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Having a sports background or leading sports exercises.
• Must have experience working with children in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for undertaking the self-paced Operation Hero tutorial program to understand its purpose and delivery.
• Read weekly lessons contained in the Operation Hero Facilitator Guide and develop detailed lesson plans submitted prior to program week.
• Work with the Branch Director to acquire resources and snacks in line with YMCA guidelines.
• Read student registration packets to understand referrals and family situations.
• Create a workable spreadsheet with important information and emergency contacts.
• Prepare journals, folders, place cards and classroom tools before the program starts.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean program space.
• Complete required documentation including attendance, weekly reports, supply requests, and incident reports.
• Respond to suggestions/complaints in writing within 48 hours after consulting with the Branch Director.
• Attend weekly meetings to review effectiveness and drive continual improvement.
• Incorporate YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty into lesson plans and behavior as a representative of ASYMCA.
• Other duties as assigned by the Branch Director.

Skills

Communication

Sports experience

Experience with children

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Due to the popularity of this afterschool program specifically designed for military kids, we are hiring at our Wheeler branch for an Operation Hero Facilitator. Make a difference in the lives of our military kids as we strive as an organization to help strengthen our military families.

This coming school year, Operation Hero will be held at Soloman Elementary School. - Schofield Barracks

This position reports to: Branch Director

Status: Seasonal/Part-Time - 12 weeks/17.5 hours a week (2xs per school year)

Basic Job Description: Responsible for the implementation and facilitation of the Operation Hero program for a group of eight elementary school age children. Candidates must commit to completing the ten-week program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for undertaking the self-paced Operation Hero tutorial program to understand its purpose and delivery
• Read the weekly lessons contained in the Armed Services YMCA Operation Hero Facilitator Guide and develop detailed lesson plans to be submitted a minimum of one week prior to program week
• Work with the Branch Director to acquire suitable resources for the program’s duration including a low cost snack following YMCA guidelines
• Read student registration packets prior to the start of the first week to understand the basis for referral and family situation
• Create a workable spreadsheet including important information and emergency contact details
• Prepare journals, folders, place cards and other classroom tools prior to the start of the program
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean program space
• Complete all required documentation, to include but not limited to: attendance reports, weekly reports, supply requests, accident/incident reports, and behavior log reports
• Respond to all suggestions/complaints in writing within 48 hours of receipt after consultation with the Branch Director
• Attend weekly meetings based on the submission of the weekly report to identify effectiveness of the classes in an effort towards continual improvement
• Incorporate the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty into lesson plans as well as in your position as you represent the Armed Services YMCA
• Other duties as assigned by the Branch Director to ensure excellence in delivery of the program

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Having a sports background or leading sports exercises
• Must have experience working with children in a group setting

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Mondays 1:15-4:15 PM
• Tuesdays 1:15-4:15 PM
• Wednesdays 1:15-4:15 PM
• Thursdays 1:15-4:15 PM
• Fridays 1:15-4:15 PM

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Experience with Children: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Soloman Elementary School - Schofield Barracks

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

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