2025/2026 Afterschool Regional Support Associate (Hillsborough County) - Tampa YMCA

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Regional Support Associates, under the direction of the Program Director, will provide for the safety, well-being and development of participants in the after school program. This position will assist the YMCA in Closing the Achievement Gap and cultivating an environment in which youth have a sense of belonging and interact and serve as mentor for youth, helping to nurture their self-esteem, build their confidence and form relationships through STEAM curriculum activities, crafts, games and homework support. Qualified candidates must exhibit behaviors and attitudes that are consistent with the YMCA mission and policies of the association. This position requires daily site location changes throughout Hillsborough County to ensure program sites are properly staffed.

Requirements

• 18 years or older, preferred.
• High School Diploma required or GED.
• Post-secondary level vocational certificate in childcare through the State of Florida.
• Child Development Associate (CDA).
• Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college/university in child care development.
• Minimum of one-year experience in school, community, volunteer or work experience in a role requiring interaction with youth.
• One-year experience in a leadership role.
• Valid FL Driver's License with good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a role requiring interaction with youth.
• Experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership, supervision and quality control for the program sites.
• Conducts monthly site quality audits.
• Maintains face counts and headcounts and staff ratio at all times.
• Demonstrates appropriate decision-making abilities.
• Works closely with the assigned school to create/maintain and improve relations with all staff.
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication and interactions with others.
• Greets parents and children and maintains a positive relationship with parents and other staff.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Creates a positive atmosphere, which boosts self-esteem and general self-concept for all participants.
• Ensures quality of supplies, equipment and materials are well maintained.
• Ensures activities, experiences and routines are implemented.
• Organizes, cleans and puts away all site materials.
• Communicates clearly and regularly with parents about the program and their child's participation.
• Maintains ongoing communication with supervisor.
• Adheres to and ensures enforcement of program rules.
• Conducts periodic observations to evaluate job performance of assigned staff.
• Assists Site Supervisor to organize and lead monthly staff meetings.
• Assists Site Supervisor to plan, organize and oversee implementation of a curriculum.
• Collects program documents and delivers via drops on the assigned due date each week.
• Ensures that staff use electronic time and attendance software system.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Models, reinforces and abides by the Tampa YMCA core values.
• Assists the YES Center Business Services with notifications to families regarding past due payments.
• Attends all staff meetings and training opportunities.
• Performs daily inspections of areas used by the program to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Reports any questionable signs of abuse and document the incident.
• Ensures all emergency procedures meet required standards.
• Maintains single point of entry on site at all times to ensure safety.
• Audits sign in/sign out log daily.
• Provides first aid as needed and ensures injury incident forms are completed.
• Identifies and directly reports instances of unusual, disruptive, unsafe or threatening behavior.

Benefits

• CPR, AED and First Aid certifications provided.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees