After-School Youth Program Lead

GLOW YMCA, Inc.; South Avon (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid planning hours at home

Job summary

Glow YMCA, Inc. is seeking a Site Coordinator to supervise an after-school program for ages 5–12 at Geneseo Elementary School. The role requires organizing activities, ensuring safety, and serving as a positive youth mentor after the school day.

The Site Coordinator will plan curriculum, oversee staff, complete OCFS drills, and maintain strong ties with families to deliver a quality YMCA experience. This part-time role averages under 25 hours weekly but includes planning time.

Qualifications

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
• School Age Child Care Clearance per NYS regulations as required.
• At least 18 years of age to work in Prime Time and Child watch.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse prevention training within 60 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Conducts family conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families. Engages families as volunteers.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• To promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
• Work with the staff team to plan and implement activities.
• Provide direct leadership to the assigned group(s) and maintain constant visual contact with all assigned children.
• Participate in daily activities and aid the children in completing tasks, including land and water-based activities. Assist in assessing child abilities and developmental stages.

Education

Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field

School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period

New York State Children's Program Administrator credential

Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field

Job description

Glow YMCA, Inc. is seeking a Site Coordinator to supervise an after-school program for ages 5–12 at Geneseo Elementary School. The role requires organizing activities, ensuring safety, and serving as a positive youth mentor after the school day.

The Site Coordinator will plan curriculum, oversee staff, complete OCFS drills, and maintain strong ties with families to deliver a quality YMCA experience. This part-time role averages under 25 hours weekly but includes planning time.