Before and After School Program Staff, Earlywine Park YMCA

About the role

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a school-year part-time position that helps build a better future for yourself and others. The Y offers a chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment where our mission and values drive every decision.

Starting rate is $11.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based on responsibilities. Junior counselors aged 16 and 17 start at $10.00 per hour.

Schedule

Morning and afternoon shifts are available; you are not required to work both.

• Morning shifts: 6:45–9:00 am or 7:30–9:15 am (Monday – Friday)
• Afternoon shifts: 2:30–6:00 pm, 3:00–6:00 pm, or 3:30–6:00 pm (Monday – Friday)

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive relationship with program participants.
• Implement weekly activities for a group of 10–15 children.
• Lead games and activities provided through the program curriculum.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children; know where every group member is at all times.
• Take daily attendance and verify each child is signed in and out by a responsible party.
• Actively engage children in activities.
• Prepare and distribute USDA- and HEPA-approved snacks and/or meals to participants.
• Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
• Report all injuries and incidents to the site coordinator and/or program director.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings to help plan activities and required in-person and online trainings.
• 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 have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
• Must complete all required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew annually.
• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED; junior program staff may be 16–17 years old.
• Job consists of working with school-age children and requires participation in activities with them.
• Position may require work outside regularly scheduled program hours.
• Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, maintain current CPR certification, and uphold YMCA employee appearance guidelines.

Pay

$11.00 per hour.