Operation Hero Program Mentor at Armed Services YMCA of The U S A – Fort Campbell, Kentucky

The Armed Services YMCA is looking for some enthusiastic individuals to work in our Operation Hero after-school program. This program addresses life situations and issues faced by military children. Mentors work with children in grades second to fifth at their assigned Fort Campbell elementary school. Mentors will work the school year, receiving 13 to 15 hours weekly.

Weekly Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 3 pm to 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising and implementing the Operation Hero program for an assigned group of school-age children.
• Must commit to complete the session from October until May.
• Maintain an organized, safe and clean environment.
• Complete all required documentation, including but not limited to attendance reports, weekly reports, supply requests, accident/incident reports, and behavior log reports.
• Respond to all suggestions/complaints in writing within 48 hours of receipt.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Participate in mentor/student team-building activities while adding creativity to the students
• Become familiar with the student's academic and personal needs.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Operation Hero Lead regarding students' progress or problems.
• Empower students to resolve issues and develop plans for redirection
• Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication.
• Encourage students to find ways to use their talents, gifts, and strengths.
• Assist students with their homework and challenge their minds through the activities provided in the lesson plans.

Training/Orientation/Background Screening

• Mentors must attend orientation and training at the Fort Campbell Armed Services YMCA
• Mentors are required to complete YMCA and Fort Campbell Background Screenings

**Must have experience in facilitating children's activities.

Compensation: $10 per hour

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.