Program Lead Out of School Time

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Aurora, CO

12d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Lead works as part of the YMCA Center team to help deliver high-quality customer service and build relationships in a welcoming environment. Under the direction of the Site Director, the role supports delivery of the out-of-school-time program, including behavior management and participant safety. The Program Lead demonstrates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in their work with the YMCA.

The position is at Park Lane Elementary School in Aurora, Colorado. Hours are available Monday through Friday from 6:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.; the job listing also notes flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, according to location volume and events. The role is part-time and pays $19.79 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 months (460 hours) of verified experience working with children under 13 years of age prior to hire.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience creating interactive and educational activities involving youth development, academic enrichment, and arts.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, according to location volume and events.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties involving sitting, standing, walking, handling and feeling objects, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as talking and hearing.
• Specific vision abilities including accurate close, distant, and peripheral sight and focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a youth-centered educational learning environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing daily activities and in-service days in accordance with YMCA philosophy and state licensing requirements.
• Implement risk management practices to support the safety and well-being of all children.
• Integrate the YMCA character development program into daily programming.
• Assist the Supervisor and help observe behavior, activities, and engagement for groups of up to 15 youth.
• Proactively clean and/or repair program areas and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Attend all training courses, staff meetings, and in-services.
• Follow the dress code and require staff to adhere to it, including wearing staff shirts, name badges, and closed-toe shoes.
• Be knowledgeable about and supportive of the YMCA Annual Support Campaign and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans.
• Comply with YMCA child abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous retirement contribution options, including a 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 employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED