After School Program Staff - Community Y

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth; Halifax; On-site; CAD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership complimentary

Access to Y at Home

Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp

Wellbeing and counselling services

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is seeking an enthusiastic After School Program Staff for Community Y. You will supervise children after school, lead fun, age-appropriate activities, and help create a welcoming, safe environment.

Under the Program Coordinator, you’ll assist with attendance, registrations, and uphold YMCA safeguarding policies, and model positive behavior to support children’s social and physical development.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hiring.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage groups of children with diverse needs and interests, showing patience and understanding.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to maintain control in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision of children during all activities and transitions, ensuring a safe environment.
• Implement and enforce safety while following YMCA safeguarding policies.
• Plan, organize, and implement a variety of age-appropriate activities.
• Lead group activities that promote teamwork and positive social interactions.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating positive attitudes and relationship-building.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, ensuring they feel safe and valued.
• Assist with registration, attendance tracking, and daily sign-ins of youth.
• Follow YMCA protocol for First Aid and incident reporting.
• Communicate feedback on programming and child behavior to the Program Coordinator.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Patience

Child development passion

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location: Community Y

Position: After SchoolProgram Staff – Community Y

Position Status: Part Time(15 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 2:30 – 5:30pm)

Compensation: $16.75 perhour

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it inus to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charityexists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation,mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network isspread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the mosturgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessiblechildcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youthto grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, deliveringwellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space todiscover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, withunconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thoughtpossible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignitetheir full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthycommunities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

As part of your total compensation:

• Receivea complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Accessto Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your ownhome
• Discountson YMCA childcare and camp programs
• Complimentarywellbeing and counselling services

About the Role

Reporting to the Community Y Program Coordinator, the AfterSchool Program Staff plays a vital role in the YMCA's mission to support andnurture children and youth in the community. This position involves directsupervision of youth, creating engaging activities, and fostering a safeenvironment for children enrolled in the after-school program. The staff willsupport children in developing social, emotional, and physical skills through avariety of fun, structured activities, including arts and crafts, sports,homework help, and group games. The goal is to create a welcoming, inclusiveatmosphere where every child feels supported and valued.

In this role, you will:

• Provideactive supervision of children during all activities and transitions,ensuring a safe and secure environment for all involved.
• Implementand enforce safety while following YMCA Child Safeguarding policiesensuring the safety of all participants. Conduct headcounts regularly andensure children are signed in and out of the program according to YMCApolicies.
• Plan,organize, and implement a variety of age-appropriate activities, includinggames, arts and crafts, sports, and recreational activities.
• Leadgroup activities that promote teamwork, positive social interactions, andhealthy child and youth development.
• Serveas a role model by demonstrating positive attitudes, communication skills,and relationship building behaviors which focus on conflict resolution,respect and cooperation among all children.
• Buildand maintain positive and supportive relationships with children, ensuringthey feel safe, valued, and head.
• Helpset up equipment in the gymnasium, for food handling and dishes as well ascrafts and games. Help maintain clean, tidy, and organized closets.
• Helpwith registration, attendance tracking, daily sign ins of youth.
• FollowYMCA protocol of documenting First Aid, and Incident reports in a timelymatter.
• Communicateeffectively with the Program Coordinator with feedback on programming,children’s behavior, and participation in the program.
• Communicatein a professional and effective manner with parents of the youth with anyincidents that occur.
• Stafftake action to support members who are waiting or need assistance. Staffgreet members within 5 feet and acknowledge members within 10 feet. Stafftake ownership to maintain clean and tidy spaces. Staff ensure YMCAequipment and facilities in good repair and resolve or report any issuespromptly.
• Otherduties as assigned.

Education and Skills Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in education,recreation, or child development is a plus.
• Previousexperience working with children in a group setting (e.g., daycare, summercamp, school setting) is preferred.
• CPRand First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hiring.
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Abilityto work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Abilityto manage groups of children with diverse needs and interests, showingpatience, kindness and understanding.
• Demonstratedleadership skills and ability to maintain control in challengingsituations.
• Passionfor working with children and a commitment to promoting a positive,inclusive environment.

Please note that all successful candidates are required toprovide:

• CriminalRecord Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check(less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older.
• AttendChild Safeguarding Training upon hire.
• ValidFirst Aid and CPR Training.

Please note, Background checks are reviewed on an individualbasis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguardingrequirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued,respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Webelieve that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich ourorganization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve ourmission.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicationsfrom individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People ofColour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, peoplewith diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups,foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process,please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriateaccommodation.