After School Youth Leader - Schertz/ Cibolo Area

YMCA of Greater San Antonio•Schertz, TX

14d

About The Position

The Youth Leader supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With general guidance from the Site Director or Program Director, the Youth Leader supervises a group of children in accordance with YMCA and Texas licensing regulations, provides a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment, directly supervises program participants, and assists in leading program activities. The role involves supervising children during arrival, departure, group activities, learning and recreation; implementing enrichment activities; providing age-appropriate behavioral guidance; maintaining program and facility cleanliness; building partnerships with parents, school day care personnel, and the community; and distributing snacks and meals in accordance with DFPS regulations. The Youth Leader completes required ongoing training, participates in school and branch events, follows YMCA safety procedures, and performs other duties assigned by a supervisor. The position generally works Monday through Friday, approximately 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Work takes place in an active environment and requires sustained attention and alertness, visual acuity for child supervision, communication with staff, children, and parents, and the ability to respond to emergencies. Physical activities include repetitive stooping and bending, lifting up to 20 pounds, standing and walking for long periods, running, and participating in sports.

Requirements

Availability Monday through Friday; usual hours are approximately 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
High school diploma or GED required; a qualifying Work Study Program is also accepted.
Satisfactory fingerprinting check before beginning employment; the fee is paid by the employer.
YMCA-approved basic life-saving certifications, such as CPR, First Aid, and AED, must be obtained within the first 60 days of hire.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
Ability to serve as a positive role model to children and display emotional maturity and stability.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
Previous experience building positive, authentic relationships with diverse populations.
Ability to communicate with staff, children, and parents.
High levels of attention and alertness and visual acuity for child supervision.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to perform repetitive stooping and bending, regularly lift up to 20 pounds, stand and walk for long periods, run, and participate in sports.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of childcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise children’s arrivals and departures and account for each child’s attendance.
Supervise children at all times during small- and large-group activities.
Direct and assist children with learning activities, including homework.
Implement daily enrichment activities.
Supervise and safely lead recreational activities.
Provide age-appropriate behavioral guidance and support.
Maintain program and facility cleanliness according to YMCA guidelines and standards.
Build partnerships with parents, school day care personnel, and the community.
Distribute snacks and meals to participants in accordance with DFPS regulations.
Clock in and out on time daily.
Complete required ongoing training, including pre-service training, Great American Trainings, at least 15 training hours annually, First Aid/CPR, site-based meetings, and all-staff meetings.
Participate in school and branch events.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Adhere to YMCA safety procedures.