Youth Program Lead PT- Works Fitness Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH) in Somersworth, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/The Works Fitness Center, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.


1. Coordinate and facilitate youth development programming in Play Zone
• Create and facilitate themed curriculum that meets participant's age-appropriate developmental skills.
• Provide customers with a monthly calendar of curriculum
• Provide opportunities for participants to help in planning themed curriculum
• Actively engage with participants in games, activities, and conversations
• Ensure that participants are following program rules for physical and emotional safety for themselves and others
• Complete occurrence reports as deemed necessary and report the occurrence to Program Manager
• Communicate with parents and guardians daily - creating relationships and open lines of communication in regard to their child's experience in Play Zone.
• Distribute and collect any necessary paperwork or notifications to parents and guardians
• Responds to member suggestions and inquiries for program improvements.
• Schedule Play Zone staff to ensure program is open and successful
• Collect accurate supply inventory and report supply needs to Program Manager


2. Demonstrate competence in the tasks associated with compliance
• Ensure that all participants are signed in and out of the program properly
• Continuously assess the safety of indoor and outdoor spaces and equipment and report any issues with equipment, facility, or behavior to Program Manager.
• Ensure that the program meets state current Infection Control Plan ratios and regulation
• Accurately track customer usage and report to Program Manager
• Working schedule program hours weekly to ensure Play Zone shifts are properly covered



Qualifications

Experience Minimum Required

o One year experience in planning, organizing and facilitating events and programs of all sizes and ages.
o One-year childcare experience



Experience Preferred/Desired

o One-year Early Childhood education



Education Minimum Required

o High School Diploma or equivalent



Education Preferred/Desired

o Courses in childhood education or recreation



Training Preferred/Desired

o Conflict Resolution Training



Special Skills Minimum Required

o Must have exemplary interpersonal, organizational and time management skills



Licensure and/or Certifications Required

o CPR Certification within 3 months of hire



Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired

o First Aid Trained



EEO Statement

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.