YMCA Program Staff

Ymca-of-Orange-Count; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Free training & certifications

Paid sick time

Retirement fund when eligible

Job summary

The YMCA of Orange County is seeking part-time, seasonal Program Staff to support afterschool Safety Around Water with elementary students. Staff will accompany students by bus between the Newport Mesa School District site and the Newport Mesa YMCA for program activities, ending each day with safe, supervised transitions.

Responsibilities include guiding children, modeling YMCA values, and maintaining a calm, structured environment. First Aid/CPR certifications are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Experience with elementary-aged children preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Lead safety around water activities under supervision.
• Guide and mentor children ages 5–12.
• Ensure safe transitions and smooth bus travel between school site and YMCA facility.
• Maintain program documentation during hours.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Customer service

Job description

The YMCA of Orange County is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are actively seeking highly engaged, intentional, and service-oriented individuals for part-time, seasonal Program Staff to assist with an afterschool Safety Around Water program.In this program, elementary age students will participate in rotations that include time in the pool under the supervision of certified lifeguards, as well as time outside the pool where your responsibility will be to conduct curriculum-based activities. This role is a profound opportunity to directly impact the lives of the communities we serve by fostering genuine connections, practicing exceptional hospitality, and creating a safe, positive, and enriching environment where every interaction is meaningful. The Program Staff will help support an engaging and well‑supervised setting for 20 children through effective guidance and activity leadership.Location: Staff will report to an assigned school site at the Newport Mesa School District and accompany students by bus to the Newport-Mesa YMCA facility for program activities. At the end of each program day, staff will travel with students by bus back to the school site.Work Schedule: This position is a seasonal opportunity running from September 22 through November 20th. Candidates must be available to attend required training prior to the start of the program and commit to working throughout the entire program period.Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pmWednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pmPurpose and Impact:Be a Mentor:Guide children ages 5–12 by encouraging respectful choices, modeling YMCA values, and offering steady, positive direction throughout the program.Support Smooth Transitions:Manage a safe, calm, and structured environment while traveling with students on the bus from school to the Newport Mesa Family YMCA, reinforcing expectations and ensuring smooth transitions.Inspire Positive Engagement:Engage participants in activities that teach Safety Around Water skills while promoting positive behavior and youth development.Build Positive Connections:Maintain a safe, organized environment, communicate clearly with students and families, and complete required documentation during program hours.Job description will be provided during interview.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum Age: 18+ yearsExperience & Skills:Experience in working with elementary age children in a daycare, after-school program, or camp preferred.Experience in customer service preferred.Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills.Certifications:First Aid and CPR certifications required (training provided and paid for by the YMCA).Benefits & Perks: Invested in YouFREE YMCA Membership, Classes, and Pool Access.FREE Training & Certifications.FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc).Program Discounts.Paid Sick Time.Retirement Fund When Eligible.Learn more about the YMCA and opportunities at: www.ymcaoc.org/careersOnce a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.