After-School Beacons Program Lead

YMCA of the North; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

YMCA Beacons School Success Lead at YMCA Beacons is a part-time after-school role based at a KIPP Charter School, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour. The position supports Beacons School Success Centers in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Richfield.

You will mentor youth, plan enrichment activities, supervise staff and volunteers, and promote the program to families and school staff, while upholding YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Experience or education in youth studies, child development, human relations, communication, or recreational programs.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid/AED required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and facilitate youth development programming.
• Willingness to work with people of diverse populations.
• Preferred: degree in education, recreation, or related field.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and youth development practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement enrichment curriculum and program activities with a group of young people.
• Provide work direction to program staff and volunteers while on duty.
• Evaluate the program on a continuous basis and recommend changes.
• Ensure center and classroom spaces are clean and organized.
• Perform administrative activities to support the program, including attendance.
• Assist in promoting the program to recruit youth and communicate with families and school staff.

Skills

Youth development

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Planning & organizing

Education

Degree in education, recreation or related to child care

Job description

YMCA Beacons School Success Lead at YMCA Beacons is a part-time after-school role based at a KIPP Charter School, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour. The position supports Beacons School Success Centers in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Richfield.

You will mentor youth, plan enrichment activities, supervise staff and volunteers, and promote the program to families and school staff, while upholding YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.