School Age Leader: After-School Enrichment & Growth

La Crosse Area Family YMCA; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free adult Y membership

Discount on Family Membership

403(b) retirement account

12% retirement after 2 years and 1,000

Retirement contribution matching

Job summary

La Crosse Area Family YMCA is seeking School Age Leaders to support before- and after-school programs in local elementary schools in the La Crosse area. Start dates include December and January, with hours during the school year Monday–Friday, 6-25 hours per week.

You will facilitate activities, build relationships with students and families, supervise participants, mentor youth, and promote healthy snacks as part of the Y program.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or at least 16 years old with additional training provided.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.
• Some child development courses or experience preferred.
• Reliability and clear communication.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• FREE adult Y membership (+ discount on Family Membership)
• 50% discount on Y programs
• 403(b) retirement account
• 12% retirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours per year

Responsibilities

• Facilitate fun and engaging group activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, and STEM activities
• Build relationships with elementary students and families
• Ensures supervision and safety of participants
• Provide mentorship for participants and maintain behaviour expectations for elementary students using positive guidance techniques
• Ensure healthy snacks are distributed daily as part of the Y’s Youth Food Program

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

Job description

La Crosse Area Family YMCA is seeking School Age Leaders to support before- and after-school programs in local elementary schools in the La Crosse area. Start dates include December and January, with hours during the school year Monday–Friday, 6-25 hours per week.

You will facilitate activities, build relationships with students and families, supervise participants, mentor youth, and promote healthy snacks as part of the Y program.