After-School Program Leader & Youth Mentor

Ymca; California (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

CPR/First Aid certification provided

Facility access to YMCA facilities

Job summary

YMCA of Superior California seeks a staff supervisor to guide activities for multiple groups of children, ensuring safety and a positive experience for every child. You will promote developmentally appropriate practices, coordinate activities, and maintain strong family relationships.

The role requires first-aid and CPR certifications, TB testing, and education credits in elementary or related fields. Prior program planning experience is preferred, along with a commitment to YMCA values.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Current state approved first-aid certification.
• Current state approved community CPR certification.
• TB test by the Manitou method.
• Immunization Records which must include, DTAP, MMR FIV shot or Waiver and TB.
• School-Age programs: 12 credits in elementary education, or the educational equivalent, in courses such as recreation, physical education, education, music, art, psychology or social services.
• Experience in working with children the same age as those to be supervised.
• One year of experience or more in program planning preferred.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA.
• Coordinates activities, which fit the children's developmental needs.
• Provides leadership for staff overseeing the activities of several groups of children.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety, and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• Communicates with and maintains positive relationships with families. May conduct conferences.
• Provides day-to-day leadership to staff and volunteers.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Provides assistance to supervisor and may fill-in during temporary absences.
• Maintains ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness, and learning environment of site.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Assists in recruitment of members for the Parent Advisory Group.
• Demonstrate the "Character Counts" values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all your dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

12 credits in elementary education or equivalent

Job description

YMCA of Superior California seeks a staff supervisor to guide activities for multiple groups of children, ensuring safety and a positive experience for every child. You will promote developmentally appropriate practices, coordinate activities, and maintain strong family relationships.

The role requires first-aid and CPR certifications, TB testing, and education credits in elementary or related fields. Prior program planning experience is preferred, along with a commitment to YMCA values.