After School Youth Leader- New Braunfels

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

The After School Youth Leader supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With general guidance from the Site Director or Program Director, this role supervises children in accordance with YMCA and Texas Licensing regulations, providing a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment. The Youth Leader directly supervises program participants and assists with leading program activities. The position promotes the YMCA’s values of inclusion, genuineness, hope, nurturing, and determination. It also requires building caring and authentic relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community members.

Requirements

Availability Monday through Friday; typical hours are approximately 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
High school diploma or GED; a qualifying Work Study Program is also accepted.
Satisfactory fingerprinting check before beginning employment; the employer pays the fee.
Obtain YMCA-approved basic life-saving certifications, such as CPR, First Aid, and AED, within the first 60 days of hire.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, YMCA members, and program participants by promoting caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Ability to serve as a positive role model for children, displaying emotional maturity and stability.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
Ability to build positive, authentic relationships with diverse populations.
Ability to communicate with staff, children, and parents.
Ability to maintain high levels of attention and alertness and visual acuity for child supervision.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.

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.
Safely lead and supervise 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 each day.
Complete required ongoing training, including preservice 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.
Adhere to all YMCA safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.