After School Support Staff

Lakeland Hills Ymca • Mountain Lakes, NJ

2d

About The Position

The After School Support Staff member supports the YMCA’s Kids Club and assists the Site Director and Co-Director in carrying out procedures and requirements detailed in the staff handbook. The role is responsible for children’s supervision, safety, and well-being; building positive, nurturing relationships with children; developing cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers; and supporting participants’ potential and peer-to-peer connections. Staff may be scheduled between two and five days per week. The organization strives to accommodate scheduling preferences and may offer some shift flexibility, depending on program staffing needs. Listed shifts vary by site: Rockaway Valley, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with an AM shift of 6:45 AM–8:30 AM; Lakeview, 2:30 PM–6:00 PM; and Riverview, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children.
• Ability to be flexible and take direction well.
• Enthusiastic, responsible, dependable, consistent, level-headed, flexible, and calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to guard the health and well-being of children.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with co-staff.
• Assist in planning upcoming events and activities.
• Follow state regulations as outlined in staff orientation.
• Deliver culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate program activities consistent with YMCA values, including SEL, arts and crafts, STEM, sports and games, community projects, and literacy.
• Follow program safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents, children, and staff.
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Take daily attendance and follow the Missing Child Procedure.
• Plan, lead, and participate in activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• Free YMCA membership, including access to the Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes, a regulation-size pool, member discounts, and member-only opportunities.
• First access to opportunities to transfer to other departments and explore roles as they become available, supporting professional development and internal career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed