Afterschool Program Staff

Greater Burlington YMCA; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Discounts on programs and camps

Free group exercise classes

Job summary

Greater Burlington YMCA seeks an Afterschool Staff member to support youth development, healthy living, and family engagement in Vermont. You will assist the Program Director and help deliver engaging activities for children aged five to twelve, Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, supervising activities, and participating in program planning. The role offers meaningful work, professional development, and Y membership benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and state fingerprinting.
• At least 6 months of experience working with children.
• Have reliable transportation for consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Safety: Maintain continuous supervision and keep spaces clean and organized.
• Engage: Participate in program activities including interactive sessions and field trips.
• Grow: Complete required professional development, CPR/First Aid, and BFIS documentation.
• Support: Communicate concerns to the Y Program Director and be flexible to cover other sites.
• Collaborate: Attend staff development meetings and contribute ideas to improve programs.
• Be a Professional: Interact with participants, families, and staff respectfully; manage time cards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com: For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1420456

Job Type: Part-time

Description

Are you passionate about community, youth development, and healthy living? The Y, a leading non‑profit, is looking for afterschool staff to support our mission of creating fun, diverse, and stimulating programming for Vermonts youth. In this role, your work will support the Y's commitment to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a Y Afterschool Staff member, you’ll play a vital role in assisting the Y Program Director in overseeing and implementing enriching programs for children aged five (5) to twelve.

• Location: The Georgia afterschool program is located at the Georgia Elementary School.
• Schedule: Our afterschool program runs Monday-Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with the exception of early release days (once a month) and vacation camps.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Meaningful Work: Serving as a positive role model for children leaves a lasting impact and contributes to their long‑term development. Through your behavior, guidance, and mentorship, you are shaping the values, attitudes, and aspirations of the young people in your care.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, paid professional development, and free career advancement.
• Y Perks: Free Y membership and discounts on programs and camps. Free group exercise classes.
• Support Families: You are a vital part of a familys day. Giving children a safe and consistent environment where families know they are in good hands.
• Community Building: Our programs bring together children from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
• Thriving Community: You get to be part of a thriving community that promotes inclusivity and diversity, promoting a more cohesive and supportive community.
• Engaging Environment: Join a fun, collaborative team that values your contributions and ideas.

What Youll Do

• Ensure Safety: Maintain continuous visual and auditory supervision of participants. Keep spaces clean and organized. Take attendance, perform head counts, and execute emergency procedures as needed.
• Engage: Participate in all aspects of the program activities to include interactive sessions such as swimming or field trips. Deliver program content in a dynamic, fun, and relatable manner.
• Grow: Maintain all necessary professional development requirements including first aid and CPR, Vermont Orientation, and Mandated Reporting. Work with Director to ensure up to date documentation of personal file and Building Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) account.
• Support: Communicate any concerns to the Y Program Director before discussing with families to ensure a unified approach. Be flexible and willing to substitute at other afterschool sites when needed. Provide valuable support in executing programming.
• Collaborate: Attend and actively contribute staff development meetings, offering creative ideas to enhance program quality. Be part of planning and executing diverse programming.
• Be a Professional: Approach working with participants and sensitive issues with a mature and compassionate demeanor. Communicate with a respectful and positive attitude with staff, parents or guardians, and participants. Accurately maintain time cards.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible for the starting rate of $19.00/hour . Additional compensation is determine d

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and state fingerprinting.
• At least 6 months of experience working with children.
• Have reliable transportation for consistent attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or programmatic setting, with milestones recognized at 2,5,10,15+ years
• Associate or bachelors degree in any field.
• At least 3 college credits in education, child development, human services, or a related field.
• 2+ years of direct experience in special education or behavioral intervention.
• Formal training or certification experience in trauma-informed care, basic specialized care, or social work. Including completion of professional development or coursework in trauma-