Before & After School Site Coordinator, Grant (Canoga Park)

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Coordinator, BTB Grant, leads a grant-funded before- and after-school program at an assigned school location. The role builds positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, staff, community members, and school partners. The coordinator supports youth development through progressive, developmentally appropriate programming focused on building skills, achievement, belonging, and relationships.

This is a seasonal, school-year-based position. Hours and shifts are available on school days only, with paid training and professional development required throughout the year, including on non-school days. During school breaks and intersessions, additional hours may be available in other youth program areas, such as summer day camp. The job is based in Reseda, California, with negligible travel.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old for high school programs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a district-issued minimum basic education test administered to district teacher aides.
• Current First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications, or complete them within 60 days of hire.
• TB test clearance before the first day working on a school campus.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Strong character values, communication skills, and emotional maturity.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities and lift 30–35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Completed semester units in child development, human services, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
• Experience leading adults.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the grant-funded program at the assigned school location.
• Deliver purposeful, progressive programming that builds skills, youth achievement and belonging, and relationships among youth and within families.
• Support the supervisor with staff onboarding and training, and help coordinate schedules and workflow for safe, efficient program operations.
• Maintain close visual supervision of children and youth and follow applicable staff-to-child ratios; step into ratio as needed and ensure children are never left unsupervised or alone with a staff member.
• Help children manage behavior through positive approaches, proactive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline using natural and logical consequences.
• Observe, coach, and provide feedback to staff, and share staff performance feedback with the supervisor.
• Support planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities consistent with YMCA values and established guidelines.
• Submit program action plans, curricula, and grant-required documents on time through specified portals.
• Maintain program safety and cleanliness standards, care for the site and equipment, and keep required records in accordance with YMCA expectations.
• Systematically observe and evaluate each child and communicate with the supervisor about child development.
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents; engage parents as volunteers and connect them with the YMCA.
• Attend and participate in fundraising activities, family events, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings as assigned.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, emergencies, safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, YMCA policies, and grant-funded program standards and requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, YMCA team members, and community partners, and model relationship-building skills, including Listen First.
• Demonstrate YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility and develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training and professional development throughout the year, including on non-school days.
• Potential opportunities for additional hours in other youth program areas during school intersessions and breaks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED