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

Greater Green Bay YMCA•Green Bay, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Before/After School Program Staff (SACC Staff) care for and guide children ages 5-12, engaging them in a safe, fun, and educational recreational experience. The role involves supporting youth development through creative program planning and role modeling the Y's character development values, while also building strong relationships with families. 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 per Wisconsin licensing requirements.
Must have satisfactorily completed one non-credit or credit approved course in early education or its equivalent at an institution of higher education; or complete within 6 months of hire.
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.
Certification in CPR is required within 30 days of employment.
First Aid certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working or volunteering with school-age children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish positive rapport with children, parents, program staff, school or site administrators and their staff.
Cooperate and collaborate with lead staff in the planning, supervision, and implementation of all program activities.
Interact with kids at all times and participate in all activities with the children, be it indoor, outdoor, field trips, sports, crafts, studying, free time, etc.
Role model leadership, character values and relationship-building skills in all interactions with children and their families.
Maintain a professional appearance and be prepared to make all parents, families, and children feel comfortable with all questions answered. Provide a warm, caring atmosphere for children ensuring all of them are treated equally with dignity and respect.
Assist in maintaining 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.
Assist in maintaining all of the children's records/files and keep them in a designated staff only location along with medications, first aid supplies, etc.
Assist in ensuring 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 that is not aligned with the Ys character development values.
Encourage respect for personal property, YMCA equipment and facilities.
Attend all staff meetings/in-services and required training sessions per licensing.
Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes adhering to policies related to boundaries, attending abuse risk management training, reporting suspicious behaviors, 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.