Before and After School Program Staff, Mitch Park & Rankin YMCAs

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 13,776 - 15,153; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is seeking a part-time Youth Counselor to assist with supervising a childcare program at a designated site. You will plan and participate in group activities for children, ensuring safety and engagement throughout each shift.

The role requires a genuine interest in children, CPR/First Aid certification, and availability for program hours. Starting pay includes $11.00 per hour, with youth rates at $10.00 per hour for 16 and 17-year-old counselors.

Qualifications

• Interest in and liking for children; aligns with YMCA philosophy.
• Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate activities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for children and daily check-ins.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with participants.
• Plan weekly activities for 10–15 children.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all children.
• Know where all group members are at all times.
• Lead games and activities.
• Take daily attendance and sign-in/out.
• Distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks/meals.
• Report injuries and incidences to site coordinator.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Develop relationships with school staff and YMCA members.

Skills

Child care

Activity planning

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

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.

• 16 and 17-year-old jr. counselors start at $10.00 per hour

Job Type

Part-time

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

• Must have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must complete all required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew annually.
• Must be 16 years of age, have high school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Salary Description

$11.00 per hour