Operation Hero: After-School Leader for Military Kids

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

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.