Afterschool Coordinator (West Side YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Afterschool Coordinator for the West Side YMCA. This part-time role is deeply rewarding, offering the chance to support children's learning, build strong connections, and make a positive impact on the community. Y Afterschool aims to create a safe and fun space for kids to learn and grow, lead creative activities, and help them develop valuable skills. This position provides an opportunity to make a real difference and gain invaluable leadership and interpersonal experience. The Afterschool Coordinator will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, ensuring alignment with the school's academic goals and Common Core standards. The role involves ensuring a safe and positive environment, providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and growth, and managing day-to-day operations. The Afterschool Coordinator also serves as the Data Manager for the program, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children under the age of 13.
General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree in Education is preferred.
Current Pediatrics CPR or First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct programs serving the designated grade level band (K-5 or 6-8), ensuring all activities and services are age-appropriate and aligned with DYCD program requirements.
Drive the adoption of best practices in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and oversee the design and delivery of highly engaging activities that support holistic student development.
Ensure programs and services are deeply integrated into the specific community we serve and meet the diverse needs of all community members.
Develop and execute effective strategies for recruiting and retaining participants, aiming for consistently high attendance rates and sustained program engagement.
Utilize quantitative measures, quality monitoring tools, and external evaluations to demonstrate program effectiveness.
Routinely analyze data and assessment results to identify trends, measure outcomes, and implement adjustments designed to continuously improve program quality and meet or exceed all established program goals.
Successfully establish, maintain, and leverage connections with local community partners, public/private funders, and external evaluators to enhance program services, increase resource availability, and ensure sustained program success.
Promote best practices in mental wellness, ensuring staff are well-trained in providing a supportive environment and identifying participants who may benefit from mental wellness support/referrals.
Oversee the selection of an evidence-based SEL curriculum that is adaptable to a dynamic after-school setting (COMPASS Elementary or SONYC).
Ensure all SEL programming is deliberate and clearly defines the specific social and emotional competencies that staff seek to develop in participants.
Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with host school administration and staff.
Proactively coordinate and discuss planned activity schedules, particularly those related to STEAM and Literacy initiatives, to ensure alignment and integration with the host school's academic goals.
Maintain accurate program documentation as required by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), and YMCA of Greater New York.
Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool Program to participants and caregivers.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians and caregivers through regular communication regarding their child’s strengths and areas for growth.
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
Adhere to all OCFS, DOH, DYCD, YMCA, school partner, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
Provide close supervision of all activities and staff to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants.
Manage day-to-day operations of the afterschool program.
Maintain accurate program documentation, including incident reports, behavior reports, and sign-in/sign-out sheets.
Ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Serve as the Data Manager for the Afterschool program, ensuring all records (including digital) are entered in a timely and accurate manner.