After School Program Staff, Bethany YMCA

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is seeking Jr. Program staff to assist in supervising a safe, organized childcare program and to participate in group activities for 10–15 children at designated sites. You will help create a positive environment and engage families in a community-centered setting.

Your role emphasizes safety, consistent attendance tracking, and hands-on activities that promote healthy development and enjoyable experiences for children and families alike.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification current and renewed annually.
• Interest in and like children; support YMCA philosophy.
• Must complete all required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew annually.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive relationship with the program participants.
• Plan weekly activities for a group of 10-15 children.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Know where all group members are at all times.
• Lead games and activities.
• Take daily attendance and ensure proper sign-in/out.
• Actively engage children and participants in activities.
• Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals.
• Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
• Report all injuries and incidences to the site coordinator.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and participate in trainings.
• Develop positive relationships with school staff and principals.
• Display YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
• Develop meaningful relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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 better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.

Salary Description

• 16 and 17-year-old jr. counselors start at $10.00 per hour
• Our school year starting rate is $11.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities.
• Starting at $11.00 per hour

Position Description

Assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in-group activities with children at a designated childcare site.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Establish a positive relationship with the program participants.
• Plan weekly activities for a group of 10-15 children.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Know where all group members are at all times.
• Lead games and activities.
• Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day.
• Actively engage children and participants 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 incidences to the site coordinator.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting to help plan activities and attend CATCH trainings.
• Develop positive relationships with school principal and staff.
• Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities 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, have high school diploma or GED.
• Jr. Program staff may be 16-17 yrs of age.
• Job consists of working with school age children and requires the participation in activities with children.
• Position may require work outside the regularly scheduled program hours.
• Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines.