Afterschool Coordinator (Long Island City YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Afterschool Coordinator to support the Y Afterschool and Y Core programs in Long Island City. You will provide a safe, engaging environment for school-age children, create weekly lesson plans, coordinate staff, and maintain documentation per licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include supervising activities 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., partnering with families, ensuring health and safety, and supporting program goals aligned with school standards and the

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of two years of experience with youth.
• Current CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Experience with afterschool programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision of activities to ensure safety.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Afterschool and Y Core programs.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and licensing records.
• Plan, create, and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Observe and address individual student needs and issues.
• Foster family engagement and refer families as needed.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and guardians.
• Monitor staff training attendance and certifications.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available and safe.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Full-Time / Regular

$25.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Long Island City YMCA is seeking an Afterschool Coordinator who will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, including fee-based/funded programs, and ensuring the Y Afterschool programming is aligned and supportive of the broader school’s academic goals and Common Core standards. The Afterschool Coordinator will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth. Specifically, the Afterschool Coordinator will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities and staff, managing the day-to-day operations of the Y Afterschool and Y Core programs, and maintaining accurate program documentation (incident reports, behavior reports, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and licensing requirements).

Y Afterschool programs operate Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and during public school breaks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Y Afterschool and Y Core programs.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (participant files, staff files, YMCA, DYCD, YouthServices.net, OCS-21CCLC data entry, attendance, sign-in/sign-out sheets, attendance, behavior reports, incident reports, and licensing requirements).
• Plan, create, and ensure the implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Observe and assess the individual needs of children and handle student-related issues.
• Support parents/guardians in finding referrals to proper agencies for evaluations and remediation of children with special needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• Monitor and update all required staff training attendance and certifications.
• Ensure that supplies and equipment are available and kept safe.
• Fiscal contract management.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool program to participants and caregivers.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Desired Skills & Experience

• College degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth.
• Current CPR/First Aid/RTE preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

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