BOY Facilitator - West Washington

Kettle Moraine Y M C A Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y Membership

Program discounts

Job summary

Kettle Moraine YMCA is seeking a part-time BOY Facilitator in West Bend, Wisconsin to lead the new BOY program for 5th–8th graders in Washington and Ozaukee counties. The role includes a biweekly 2.5 hour shift plus 1 hour planning time, with the program running Oct–Apr.

Under the Mental Health Manager, you will implement curriculum, plan sessions, conduct topic research, track participant numbers, and support YMCA competencies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with small groups, either as an educator or a mentor.
• Able to relate to diverse groups of people.
• Excellent oral communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer curriculum of the program and lead group-based discussions.
• Attends planning sessions as required by the Mental Health Manager.
• Conducts research on various topics for program meetings.
• Commit up to 3 hours to program on a biweekly basis (Including program & planning).
• Accurately tracks participant numbers for reporting to Mental Health Leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Public speaking

Relate to diverse groups

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Driver's license

Education

Senior year in High School acceptable

Job description

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BOY Facilitator - West Washington

Part Time West Bend, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1495

Status: under 29 hours/week

Location:West Washington (1111 W. Washington St. West Bend, WI 53095)

Wage:$18 per hour

Benefit Package Including : Free Y Membership; Program Discounts including Child Care, School Age Care, and Day Camp

Hours:One 2.5 hour shift every other week and 1 hour planning every other week

POSITION SUMMARY:

BOY (Brave, Optimistic, Youthful) is a brand -NEW BOY is a brand-NEW 14-week pre-teen program geared for boys in 5th-8th grade!

This program offers middle school aged boys the opportunity to build life skills and discuss topics that are not typically taught in school. The goal is for the participants to learn healthy life skills, build self-esteem, create lasting friendships, and feel better prepared to tackle life challenges! This program runs from October-April on a bi-weekly basis in both Washington and Ozaukee Counties.

Under the direction of the Mental Health Manager, the BOY Facilitator is responsible for the following:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer curriculum of the program and lead group-based discussions.
• Attends planning sessions as required by the Mental Health Manager.
• Conducts research on various topics for program meetings.
• Commit up to 3 hours to program on a biweekly basis (Including program & planning).
• Accurately tracks participant numbers for reporting to Mental Health Leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The YMCA Mental Health Department is searching for an individual who has experience working with small groups, either as an educator or a mentor. AND we are searching for young individuals who are searching to gain mentorship experience (Senior year in High School is acceptable).

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people.
• Excellent oral communication and public speaking skills.
• Requires ability to effectively interact with and motivate people with a variety of abilities and needs.
• Experience working with youth and teens.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended lengths of time.
• Noise level is usually moderate

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

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