Afterschool Program Staff

YMCA of Youngstown; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Youngstown is seeking an afterschool program supervisor for the Youth & Teen department. You will supervise a group of school-age children, foster positive relationships, and support learning in a safe, engaging environment.

The role emphasizes YMCA values—friendship, achievement, belonging—and requires 20–25 hours weekly with 4.5-hour shifts from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm, onsite at the Youngstown location. Prior school-age child care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with school-age children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Dependable and supportive of the program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of children.
• Plan and implement culturally relevant activities.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including child safety.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Department: Youth & Teen

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in the afterschool program . Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall afterschool program experience. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates FRIENDSHIP, ACHIEVEMENT, and BELONGING as part of the overall afterschool experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises a group of children.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MISSION-OUR REASON FOR BEING:To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

CAUS E-OUR MISSION IN ACTION:Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

OUR BEHAVIOR STANDARDS:We valueServant Leadership, Team Work, and Growth Mindsets.

We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine:we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturingwe support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

We demonstrate character withcaring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Advancing our Mission & Cause: Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Building Relationships: Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Qualified adult, 18 years or older,High School Graduate or GED (college degree and certified teacher preferred)
• Must have previous experience working with school age children and demonstrate competence in providing effective solutions and support to help student reach their academic potential.
• Must demonstrate good verbal and written communications skills.
• Possess good organization and problem-solving skills.
• Be dependable and supportive of the program.

Requirements of employment:

• YMCA New Staff Orientation training plus CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment training, YMCA Leader training within 30 days of hire date.
• Available to work 20-25 hours a week, 3-5 days a week M-F, 4.5 hour shifts, 130p-6p (afternoons)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties, including playing games, standing, sitting, walking, lifting 15 pounds,
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.