BEACONS IS HIRING for program staff and Unit Lead!
Program will be starting OCTOBER 7th!
Program staff are the heart of our Beacon.
Youth workers are
mentors, role models, allies and educators.
They run the groups
and keep the youth engaged and having fun.
We encourage people to apply who have specialized skills
that they can teach the youth (like dance, music, computer skills, art...you
name it)! You don't have to have a
special skill to work with us, as long as you are invested the success of young
people, Beacons could be the place for you!
Our groups are split between two units: K-2nd grade and 3-5th
grade. Current positions are for Kindergarten-2nd
grade & 3rd through 5th grade!
Here are some of the primary responsibilities:
1. Plan and run your own group of 10-15 kids during program
(Monday-Thursday, 1-5pm) 16-20 hours a
week
2. Answer telephone and answer questions or take messages.
3. Interact and maintain positive relationships with
community partners, volunteers, Beacons staff, families, youth, school and
district staff.
4. Deliver programming based on positive youth development
principles and the YMCA's Four Core Values (Caring, Honesty, Respect and
Responsibility)
5. Make sure that the center is kept clean and organized.
6. Be a part of an ongoing process with youth and your
colleagues to build and develop your skills as a youth worker.
7. Work as a team with your unit and center cohesively.
8. Implement a curriculum (as an individual / assigned) with
an objective for young people.
9. Support program with general administrative
responsibilities like taking attendance, giving surveys and some data entry.
10. Provide a fun and safe enjoyable experience to all
program participants and partners/staff.
Click Here to apply for Program Staff Position
Unit Lead Staff
School Success Lead Staff
(Part Time 20-30 hrs per week. Sample Schedule: M-Th 11am-5pm, F 11am-3pm)
The Unit lead wears many hats at our Beacon. They are a coach and mentor to youth workers, they are a resource for youth, and a representative of our Beacon to families, school and community members. Unit leads keep the program running smoothly by helping prepare schedules, maintaining group rosters, supporting youth workers with ideas, resources and behavior support. Unit leads must be flexible, organized, creative and a good leader. Each Unit Lead is responsible for a different age Unit: K-2nd grade, 3-5th grade, and Leadership Lead.
Here are some of the primary responsibilities:
1. Create, distribute and file youth registration forms.
2. General clerical responsiblities, including but not limited to faxing, filing, copying, and data entry.
3. Help keep the office space neat and tidy.
4. Partner with community partners, Beacons staff and school staff to support events and daily program needs.
6. Answer telephone and answer questions or take messages.
5. Interact and maintain positive relationships with community partners, volunteers, Beacons staff, families, youth, school and district staff.
7. Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Publisher)
8. Run weekly meetings with Unit team to provide updates, plan events, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a supportive network of staff.
9. Support Program staff with behavior issues, planning and projects.
10. Act as a coach to Program staff and youth staff members.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Questions? Call the Sheridan Beacons office 612-331-9160
