Group Control/ Enthusiasm
Team/ Leadership
Safety
Impression/ Character Development
Kids
100
Get and keep attention, be heard, watch your tone, be enthusiastic, be presence.
What are tools for group control?
100
Be willing to work together, be respectful, be willing to learn new things
What is staff to staff responsibilities?
100
Complete a face count before leaving a room, while in the hallway, upon arrival in any location, and every 5-7 minutes
What are attendance procedures?
100
Blue shirt, tucked in, with name tag Laced tennis shoes, socks, black or khaki pants or shorts, with belt Hair neat, wear a watch.
What is the y dress code?
100
The most important people at the Y, human beings with feelings, the lifeblood of every Y
What are Y Kids?
200
Do their part to make these fun!! Cheer enthusiastically. Be the first ist the longest and the last.
What are things counselors are expected to do at council?
200
Leave area better than you found it, be aware of what is going on in the program, listen to your walkie talkie and respond accordingly, be at work on time present in uniform and ready to start working at the star time of shift.
What are staff to program responsibilities?
200
Any intentional injury to a kid Excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wrong Consistent hunger, poor hygiene, unattended healthcare needs.
What is physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect
200
Remember to use discretion and appropriate language on walkie talkies, be approachable, be a positive role model, profanity, inappropriate jokes, sharing intimate personal information and any form of harassment is prohibited.
What are way I should act in uniform?
200
Teaches kids appropriate behaviors and how to live in a socially acceptable manner with others.
What is discipline?
300
Walk like a chicken, play Simon says, sing a song,chant or cheer, ask trivia questions
What are fun ways to perform transitions?
300
Make the program fun! Make sure that safety and group control rules are clearly explained and understood, be patient, warm, concerned, and caring, be a positive role model, and lead by example
What are counselors responsibilities to the kids?
300
Ensure suspicious or unknown individuals are not inside, stand in doorway, after 5 minutes ask if the kid if they are okay.
What are restroom supervision procedures?
300
A simple lack of follow through on expectations and lack of attention to detail.
What are coffee spills?
300
Maintain kids self esteem and produce a growth or desire change in kids.
What is effective discipline?
400
The electricity of life
What is enthusiasm?
400
Be honest, be loyal, behave in a professional manner, take initiative, be a positive role model and lead by example.
What are counselors responsibilities to the Y?
400
Staff must be able to see all kids at all times, staff should refrain from sitting unless interacting with kids, bring first aid kit with you, ensure that all participants are dressed appropriately for the weather.
What are playground procedures?
400
Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility
What are the YMCA core values?
400
Use simple and clear language, set and be clear about behavior limits, implement only one new rule at a time, speak in a relaxed voice, get on kids level, be firm, be consistent, allow time for change.
What are techniques for effective discipline?
500
Stand up and cheer, be eger to participate,have positive body language, be 100% pumped up, smile
What does enthusiasm look like?
500
Work hard to ensure kids have a fun and safe experience at the Y, treat with the core values, know their names, be a positive role model and lead by example.
What are counselors responsibilities to the parents?
500
Re-check headcount, do a face count comparing huddle roster to kids in your huddle, Call director, assemble your huddle
What is are lost/missing child procedures?
500
Says blessing, rewards kids with incentives, is HIPP, listens and provides structure.
What are character development techniques?
500
Physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, sexual abuse
What are forbidden discipline techniques?
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