Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? The Alfond Youth & Community Center is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and energetic professional to join our After School Program team as our Assistant Site Coordinator at our Benton location. In this dynamic leadership role, you will help create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where youth can learn, grow, build friendships, and develop lifelong skills. Working alongside the ASP Site Supervisor and a dedicated team of Youth Activities Specialists, you will help plan and deliver educational, recreational, and social-emotional programming that inspires and empowers children every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy being a positive role model for youth, we encourage you to apply!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the supervisor in planning, implementing, supervising, and facilitating a complete and diversified educational, social, and recreational program and activities for the children in the childcare program.
- Work with the ASP Site Supervisor to complete the registration process, staff group assignments, and activities.
- Help to identify and manage child behavior issues and assist the ASP site supervisor with communicating to parents/guardians any concerns or documentation.
- Guide any member with behavior, attitude, or emotional problems to a healthy and productive conclusion.
- Collaborate with the Youth Activities Specialists weekly on best strategies for large group management and implementing academic, recreational, and social-emotional activities.
- Observe and Assist the Youth Activities Specialists in organizing and implementing activities with groups.
- Work with ASP Site Supervisor on staff scheduling, planning, implementing, and supervising programs and activities. To include monthly themes, special events, summer events, special guests, etc.
- Offer tours of the ASP to potential families and assist in the marketing of the programs and activities.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- CPR & First Aid Certification
EXPERIENCE:
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in childcare, group social work, recreational field, social education field, and/or outdoor or camp programs.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Temperament that encourages confidence, trust, and respect from the members, staff, and public
- Excellent internal and external customer service and communication skills
- An understanding of youth development.
- Team Player
- Leadership Skills
- Display role model behavior
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to prepare and produce reports.
- Good communication skills
WORK SCEHDULE:
- Part time at 25 hours per week; Schedule ranges from Monday through Friday 11:30am - 5:30pm
AYCC is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- 1 to 3 years experience in childcare, group social work, recreation, social education, outdoor or camp programs
- Ability to plan, implement, supervise, and facilitate educational, social, and recreational programs
- Ability to identify and manage child behavior issues and communicate with parents/guardians
- Understanding of youth development
- Excellent customer service and communication skills (internal and external)
- Leadership skills and ability to display role model behavior
- Team player
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prepare and produce reports
- Availability to work part-time, Monday–Friday approximately 11:30am–5:30pm (25 hours/week)
What We Do
The Alfond Youth and Community Center (AYCC) is a non-profit hub in Waterville, Maine, and the state's largest licensed childcare facility. Its mission is to inspire youth and their families to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, and caring citizens by providing a safe environment for youth development, fitness, sports, and community programs, encompassing the Waterville Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA.
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