Out of School Time Aide

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Arvada, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Out-of-School Time Program Aide will help create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where youth can learn, explore, and belong. This role involves assisting with homework, leading games and activities, and helping kids grow while embodying YMCA values. The Aide will support the delivery of the program, including curriculum development, behavior management, participant safety, and evaluation. They will provide world-class customer service and relationship-building skills to foster a welcoming environment at the YMCA, demonstrating the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years old
• Strong skills in human relations
• Upon hiring, complete 25-40 hours of license required childcare training
• Within 30 days of hire, complete YMCA onboarding requirements, required training and certifications including, Bloodborne, First Aid and HazMat

Responsibilities

• Support program, daily curriculum activities, in-service days / holidays in accordance with YMCA philosophy and state licensing requirements
• Implement risk management to provide safety and well-being of all children
• Integrate YMCA character development program into daily programming
• Assist Site Supervisor with parental communications and staff with appropriate interactions with children, including discipline procedures
• Proactively clean and/or repair program areas; maintain supplies and equipment
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA Annual Support Campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans
• Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in-services without exception
• Follow dress code; require staff to adhere with staff shirts, name badge, closed-toes shoes
• Provide accurate information about membership and programs
• Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA. Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff members

Benefits

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed