After School Support Staff
About The Position
The After School Support Staff member supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Working with the Site Director and Co-Director, this role helps ensure that Kids Club procedures and requirements in the staff handbook are followed. The position is responsible for children’s supervision, safety, and well-being; building positive, nurturing relationships with children; and maintaining cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers. Staff also support participants’ growth and peer connections as part of the Kids Club experience. The position is part-time, with schedules varying by site: Rockaway Valley is generally 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with an AM option of 6:45 AM–8:30 AM; Lakeview is 2:30 PM–6:00 PM; and Riverview is 3:00 PM–6:00 PM. Staff may be scheduled two to five days per week. Scheduling preferences may be accommodated when possible, but flexibility is not guaranteed and depends on program staffing needs. The listed hourly pay range is $15.92–$16.50.
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.
- Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in indoor and outdoor settings.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with co-staff daily.
- Assist in planning upcoming events and activities.
- Follow state regulations covered in Staff Orientation.
- Deliver culturally relevant and 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 for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
- Build positive relationships and maintain effective communication with parents, children, and staff.
- Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Take daily attendance and follow the Missing Child Procedure.
- Supervise children and safeguard their safety and well-being.
Benefits
- Paid sick time.
- Free YMCA membership, including access to the Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes, pool, member discounts, and member-only opportunities.
- First access to internal opportunities to transfer to other departments and explore new roles as they become available, supporting professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
