After School Program Staff, Rockwell Plaza YMCA

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

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is seeking a part-time Jr. Program staff member to assist with supervising a safe childcare program at designated sites. You will plan and participate in group activities for 10–15 children, ensuring safety and engagement while building positive relationships with participants.

The role requires an 18+ age with a high school diploma or GED, CPR/AED/First Aid certification renewed annually, and the ability to work beyond regular hours. Jr.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Jr. staff may be 16-17 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising a safe childcare program by planning and participating in activities with children.
• Establish positive relationships with participants and staff.
• Plan weekly activities for groups of 10-15 children.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all children.
• Take attendance and ensure proper sign-in/out.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Child engagement

Group activities planning

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.

• 16 and 17-year-old jr. counselors start at $10.00 per hour

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.

Our school year starting rate is $11.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities.

• 16 and 17-year-old jr. counselors start at $10.00 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 well being 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

Salary Description

Starting at $11.00 per hour