After School Program Staff, Rockwell Plaza YMCA

Ymcaokc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymcaokc is seeking an energetic part-time childcare staff member to supervise and lead activities for school-age children at an assigned site in Oklahoma City. The role emphasizes safety, engagement, and building positive relationships with participants and staff.

Responsibilities include planning weekly activities for groups of 10–15 children, supervising attendance, and providing snacks according to USDA and HEPA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Must be 18 years of age, have high school diploma or GED.
• Jr. Program staff may be 16-17 years of age.
• Position may require work outside regularly scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in-group activities with children at a designated childcare site.
• 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.
• Lead games and activities and take daily attendance.
• Distribute snacks/meals per USDA/HEPA guidelines and count servings daily.
• Report injuries and incidents to the site coordinator.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Develop positive relationships with school staff and YMCA stakeholders.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Love for children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Jr. Program staff may be 16-17 yrs of age

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.

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.