After School Program Facilitator - Marine Corp Base Kaneohe

Armed Services YMCA; Kaneohe, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA in Kaneohe seeks an Operation Hero Facilitator for its Marine Corps Kaneohe branch to deliver a structured afterschool program for military kids. This seasonal, part-time role lasts 12 weeks at 4 hours per week, supporting eight elementary students and requiring commitment to the ten-week program.

You will study the Operation Hero guide, prepare weekly lesson plans, organize supplies, maintain a safe space, and complete attendance and reports.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have experience working with children in a group setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and facilitate the Operation Hero program for eight children.
• Create detailed weekly lesson plans and submit them at least one week before each program week.
• Coordinate resources and snacks following YMCA guidelines.
• Review student registration and understand referral and family situations.
• Create and maintain a master spreadsheet with essential information and emergencies.
• Prepare journals, folders, place cards and classroom tools before program start.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe program space.
• Complete attendance, weekly, supply, accident/incident and behavior reports.
• Respond to suggestions/complaints in writing within 48 hours after consulting with the Branch Director.
• Attend weekly meetings and report on program effectiveness for continual improvement.
• Incorporate YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty in lessons.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Branch Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children in groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

Due to the popularity of this afterschool program specifically designed for military kids, we are hiring at our Marine Corp Kaneohe branch for an Operation Hero Facilitator. Make a difference in the lives of our military kids as we strive as an organization to help strengthen our military families.

This coming school year, Operation Hero will be held at our ASYMCA branch.

This position reports to: Branch Director

Status: Seasonal/Part-Time - 12 weeks/4 hours a week (2xs per school year)

Basic Job Description: Responsible for the implementation and facilitation of the Operation Hero program for a group of eight elementary school age children. Candidates must commit to completing the ten-week program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for undertaking the self-paced Operation Hero tutorial program to understand its purpose and delivery
• Read the weekly lessons contained in the Armed Services YMCA Operation Hero Facilitator Guide and develop detailed lesson plans to be submitted a minimum of one week prior to program week
• Work with the Branch Director to acquire suitable resources for the program’s duration including a low cost snack following YMCA guidelines
• Read student registration packets prior to the start of the first week to understand the basis for referral and family situation
• Create a workable spreadsheet including important information and emergency contact details
• Prepare journals, folders, place cards and other classroom tools prior to the start of the program
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean program space
• Complete all required documentation, to include but not limited to: attendance reports, weekly reports, supply requests, accident/incident reports, and behavior log reports
• Respond to all suggestions/complaints in writing within 48 hours of receipt after consultation with the Branch Director
• Attend weekly meetings based on the submission of the weekly report to identify effectiveness of the classes in an effort towards continual improvement
• Incorporate the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty into lesson plans as well as in your position as you represent the Armed Services YMCA
• Other duties as assigned by the Branch Director to ensure excellence in delivery of the program

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have experience working with children in a group setting

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Mondays 1:45-4:00 PM
• Wednesdays 12:45 - 3:45 PM

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Experience with Children: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions.