Before/After School Program Lead Staff (2026-2027 School Year)

Greater Green Bay YMCA•Green Bay, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Unleash potential and joy in each child by helping them build memories, skills, values and lasting friendships and a safe environment. You will care for and guide children ages 5-12 while engaging them in a safe, fun and educational recreational experience. Lead and support youth development through creative program planning and role modeling of the Y’s character development values while building strong relationships with the entire family. The Before School Program runs from 6:45 AM to 9:00 AM, and the After School Program runs from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have completed high school or its equivalent.
Must have documented at least 320 hours of experience working with school-age children in a licensed child care or other approved early childhood setting.
Must have a combination of non-credit, department-approved and credit-based courses prior to assuming the position, with at least one broad-based course.
Must be mature, have good communication skills, enjoy working with children and planning a variety of activities, and be able to relate well to children, adults, and school/site staff.
Ability to lead other staff in delivering high-quality School-Age Childcare program.
Certification in CPR and First Aid are required within the first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Establish positive rapport with children, parents, program staff, school or site administrators and their staff.
Cooperate and coordinate with site staff in the planning, supervision, and implementation of all program activities by leading frequent site meetings.
Interact and participate in all activities with the children, including indoor, outdoor, field trips, sports, crafts, studying, and free time.
Role model leadership, character values, and relationship-building skills in all interactions with children and their families.
Maintain a professional appearance and provide a warm, caring atmosphere for children, ensuring all are treated equally with dignity and respect.
Keep parents informed in advance of upcoming program events.
Support SACC staff and provide leadership, ensuring program objectives are carried out consistently.
Maintain all equipment, supplies, snack inventories, appearance, and cleanliness of the program space in accordance with the school/site Formal Agreement.
Ensure the safety and whereabouts of all children and that safe conditions exist at all times while serving as a first responder for any type of injury or emergency on site.
Maintain all children’s records/files and keep them in a designated “staff only” location along with medications, first aid supplies, etc.
Ensure all licensing requirements are being met & accurately complete required forms (e.g. fire/safety checklist, medical log book, accident forms, sign in/out sheets, etc.).
Implement and maintain the YMCA discipline program that inspires positive behavior and discourages conduct not aligned with the Y’s character development values.
Attend all staff meetings/in-services and required training sessions per licensing.
Encourage respect for personal property, YMCA equipment, and facilities.
Act according to facility protocol to ensure the safety of all staff and children, which includes adhering to policies related to boundaries, attending abuse risk management training, reporting suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, following mandated abuse reporting requirements, ensuring unused rooms and closets remain locked, routinely monitoring high-risk locations, and ensuring children are properly signed in and out and only authorized adults are allowed in the facility.