After School Program Staff, Norman YMCA

The Y offers more than a job — we offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment where our mission and values drive every decision we make.

About the role

We are currently looking for energetic, dependable, and caring individuals to join our After School Care team at the following locations:

• Purcell Jr. High After School Program | 6th–8th Grade
  Work with middle school students in a fun and engaging environment! Staff help lead activities, games, sports, and opportunities for students to connect with their peers while providing positive mentorship and supervision.
• Noble After School Program | Pre-K–5th Grade
  Help create a safe, welcoming, and exciting place for children after school! Staff engage children in games, arts and crafts, STEM activities, sports, group activities, and supervised play.

Starting pay is $11.00 per hour; 16 and 17-year-old junior counselors start at $10.00 per hour. Pay may increase based on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive relationship with program participants.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children; know where all group members are at all times.
• Lead games and activities.
• Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day.
• Actively engage children and participants in activities.
• Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
• Report all injuries and incidences to the site coordinator.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings to help plan activities and attend CATCH trainings.
• Develop positive relationships with school principal and staff.
• Display YMCA character values (honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility) at all times.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O₂ and First Aid, renewed annually (training provided by the Y if needed).
• Must complete all required annual compliance trainings within 30 days of hire and renew annually.

Qualities we value

• Enjoy working with children and youth.
• Positive, energetic, and dependable.
• Strong role model.
• Enjoy leading games and activities.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Want to make a positive impact in the community.

Pay

Starting at $11.00 per hour; 16 and 17-year-old junior counselors start at $10.00 per hour.