Operation Hero (Op Hero) Facilitator
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Armed Services YMCA of The U S A
VA
Summary
The facilitator is responsible for implementing and leading the Op Hero program for elementary school children using pre-planned lesson plans. They must also manage classroom logistics, maintain participant records, and coordinate graduation materials.
Job Description
Job Title: Operation Hero (Op Hero) Facilitator
Reports To: CYP Director
Classification: Part-time, Contract (13 weeks/13 hours per week; 2x’s per year)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Job Purpose:
Responsible for the implementation and facilitation of the Op Hero program for a group of eight to twelve elementary school age children. Candidates must commit to completing the twelve-week program. There is an additional week of prep/training prior to implementation. This program targets school-age children, grades 2-5, who have been identified by parents or school personnel as at-risk, exhibiting low self-esteem or having difficulty adjusting either academically or socially in the school environment.
Functions and Duties:
1. Program and Services Management
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Responsible for undertaking the self-paced Op Hero tutorial program to understand its purpose and delivery.
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Execute pre-planned lesson plans based on the Armed Services YMCA Op Hero Facilitator Guide.
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Incorporate the ASYMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty into each lesson plan.
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Prepares journals, folders, place cards, and other classroom tools prior to the start of the program.
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Follows all Child Abuse reporting procedures.
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Serve snacks according to program guidelines.
2. Administrative Responsibilities
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Be familiar with each participant’s registration file to understand the basis for the referral and family situation.
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Maintains attendance for program participants, communicating with Branch Director for any issues that may arise.
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Turn in behavior and incident logs for each participant to Branch Director when necessary
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Communicates with Branch Director regarding classroom rosters and attendance.
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Turn in on time the Op Hero Weekly Report to the Branch Director.
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Create and coordinate graduation materials as outlined in the OP Guide.
3. Financial Responsibilities
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N/A
4. Attendance/Administration
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Arrives on time daily as scheduled.
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Attends all mandatory training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.
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Demonstrates an understanding and proper use of the chain of command when addressing situations and concerns.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $17.50-$18.00 per hour depending on experience
Schedule: Dependent on location and school dismissal
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Education:
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High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
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Experience with Children: 2 years (Preferred)
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Military affiliation (active, retired, spouse, dependent, etc)
6. Facility and Equipment Management
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Maintain school-provided classroom in an orderly manner.
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Organize, sanitizes and stores materials daily to ensure order.
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Ensures toys and equipment are kept in good working order, notifying Branch Director when toys/equipment need to be replaced due to unsafe conditions.
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Request needed supplies (to include a low cost snack) in a timely manner to the Branch Director.
7. Other duties as assigned by the Branch Director
Working Conditions:
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Classroom/Group Setting.
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Ability to stand and sit throughout the class in order to interact with the children.
Required Qualifications:
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Any degree (or currently working towards a degree) in Education or related Human Services field.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Experience working with children in a group setting.
Desired Qualifications:
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Specialization in Literacy education.
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Experience teaching children with minor learning difficulties and minor behavior issues.
Requirements:
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Pass a criminal background check.
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Proof of a TB clearance/test within the past 12 months. If test is positive, documentation of treatment plan is required.
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Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification training completed within 90 days of hire date, and annually thereafter.
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Completion of required on-line training courses within 30 days of hire date.
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Annual medical certification from PCM.
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Annual flu shot documentation.
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May occasionally be expected to work at special events outside normal working hours, including some weekends, and/or evening
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.
Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions.
The Armed Services YMCA is the longest-serving military nonprofit organization in America working to ease everyday life for military families carrying the quiet weight of service.
For 165 years, we’ve helped military families navigate the challenges of deployments, frequent moves, and constant goodbyes by alleviating financial hardships, caring for military kids, and strengthening family well-being. We focus on junior enlisted service members and their families, those earliest in their careers, often raising young children on the tightest budgets.
Nationwide, the Armed Services YMCA works closely with military commands on more than 100 bases and installations across the United States to identify gaps in services and fill them with free and low-cost programs for our brave military families. During the past year, we supported nearly 400,000 service members and their families, including more than 60,000 children, across all six branches of the Armed Services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard
The Armed Services YMCA is a Charity Watch and Charity Navigator top-rated military nonprofit organization, ranking among the top 2% of charities nationwide for effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. We are an Association of the YMCA of the USA but operate as an independent military nonprofit. Unlike traditional YMCA branches, we are singularly focused on service members and their families, with programming tailored to their specific needs, locally where they are stationed.
Together with your support, we can stand behind the families who stand behind our troops. Visit asymca.org to learn more and make a gift.
Founded
1861
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Armed Forces
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Woodbridge, Virginia
The Armed Services YMCA is the longest-serving military nonprofit organization in America working to ease everyday life for military families carrying the quiet weight of service.
For 165 years, we’ve helped military families navigate the challenges of deployments, frequent moves, and constant goodbyes by alleviating financial hardships, caring for military kids, and strengthening family well-being. We focus on junior enlisted service members and their families, those earliest in their careers, often raising young children on the tightest budgets.
Nationwide, the Armed Services YMCA works closely with military commands on more than 100 bases and installations across the United States to identify gaps in services and fill them with free and low-cost programs for our brave military families. During the past year, we supported nearly 400,000 service members and their families, including more than 60,000 children, across all six branches of the Armed Services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard
The Armed Services YMCA is a Charity Watch and Charity Navigator top-rated military nonprofit organization, ranking among the top 2% of charities nationwide for effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. We are an Association of the YMCA of the USA but operate as an independent military nonprofit. Unlike traditional YMCA branches, we are singularly focused on service members and their families, with programming tailored to their specific needs, locally where they are stationed.
Together with your support, we can stand behind the families who stand behind our troops. Visit asymca.org to learn more and make a gift.
Founded
1861
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Armed Forces
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Woodbridge, Virginia