School Age Care - Lead Program Staff (Midway YMCA)

DeKalb Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

St. Paul Midway YMCA is seeking a Lead Program Staff to guide School Age Care at a St. Paul site. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6:30AM–9:15AM and 2:00–6:00PM, with no evenings or weekends. Salary is $17.50/hr, with a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Lead staff will plan and lead engaging activities for K–5, support staff, and ensure care aligns with YMCA values. Minimum 18 years old, 6 months relevant experience, and certifications required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 or older.
• At least 6 months of experience with school-aged children or SAC staff.
• Background check and state fingerprints required on hire.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Knowledge of child development and recreational programming.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Director with planning, supervision, and program activities.
• Lead activities at a school-age site including crafts, games, STEM, and field trips.
• Travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites as needed.
• Provide work direction to staff and assist with training and supervision.
• Maintain program records and support meal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure a clean, organized site and safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Team supervision

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Education or recreation degree preferred

Job description

• Location 1761 University Avenue,St. Paul, MN, 55104,United States
• Job Category Childcare
• Employee Type Non Exempt Full-Time

Contact information

Description

Lead Program Staff | St. Paul Midway YMCA School Age Care | $17.50/hr | Full-Time Benefits Eligible (M–F)

At a glance:

The YMCA School Age Care program is seekingLead Program Staff (age 18+) to join our team. This Monday–Friday role includes a free Y membership, strong benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

In this role, you’ll lead engaging activities for kids in grades K–5—arts & crafts, gym games, STEM projects, service learning, and field trips—while supporting staff and creating a fun, positive environment.

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Split shift: 6:30AM-9:15AM & 2:00-6:00PM
• No evening or weekend hours

The salary for this position is at $17.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:

The School Age Child Care Program Staff Lead is responsible for assisting with planning, leading, and evaluating group experiences. This position will operate at a specific school age site. The incumbent will provide quality recreational experiences for children that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

2. Essential Functions:

• Assist the Site Director with the planning, supervising, and implementation of the program and program activities.
• Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites.
• Assist in the promotion of the program including calendars, emails and other forms of communication with parents and the community.
• Provide work direction to program staff while on duty assisting the Site Director with supervision and training.
• Continuously evaluate the program and recommend needed changes to the Site Director.
• Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
• Perform administrative activities to support the program, including record and file maintenance, registration, release forms, and emergency forms.
• Maintain employee requirements for Minnesota Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Certified Centers or Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DHS) Licensed Centers.
• Maintain CACFP and Minnesota DCYF or Wisconsin DCF regulations for meals and snacks, if applicable.

3. Relationships:

This position reports directly to the Site Director. The incumbent interacts with participants, parents, staff, school employees, and community. The incumbent has regular contact with children and parents. This position involves interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

4. Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with school aged children or 6 months experience as SAC Program Staff.
• MN or WI state background check and state fingerprints required upon hire.
• Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR; First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Knowledge in areas such as child development, child guidance, human relations, communication, or recreational programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with school age children in a recreational setting.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, organization, creative problem solving, and human relations.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations.
  Preferred.
• Degree in education, recreation, or related field.
• 6 months supervisory/ management experience.
• Knowledge in planning, organizing, communicating and implementing school age recreation programs.
• Knowledge of DCYF or DCF program requirements.

5. Work Conditions:

• Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities which include getting in the water during swimming, going on field trips and bus trips.
• Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Maintain supervision for prolonged periods of time which may include swimming, outdoor activities, bus rides, field trips, etc.
• May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toiletry, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment.

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.