School Age Program Leader - Longmont

at  YMCA

Do you love fun? Who doesn’t, right? What about games? Do you love games? How about science projects and artsy crafty stuff?
Job Description
We are hiring now at all levels for our school aged programs. The YMCA’s Youth Programs are growing fast, and we are seeking outstanding staff to support our expanding school-age offerings and grow into leadership roles.
We are looking for candidates who love to get creative with construction paper and duct tape, who are happy to help kids with even the most challenging homework and who are always ready for a game of tag. We are looking for staff to ensure our kiddos are safe, secure and engaged while teaching them our core values: respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. Help us make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve each day in our programs.
Shifts/Hours: Program hours are mornings 6:45am-8am (9am on Wednesdays) and/or 2:30-6:00pm M-F and more hours available on days when school is out for full day camp. We prefer staff to be available at least 3 consistent days per week, but we are also looking for substitutes. You can choose to do just before school, just after school, or a combination.
Salary range: $16.00 - 18 per hour based on experience, availability, and state licensing guidelines. This position is part time, year round with opportunities for full time for summer season. In addition, we offer a +10% differential for bilingual staff (Spanish and English).
View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers .
The YMCA was founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• Provide documentation of 480 hours of experience working directly with school-age children in such areas as Sunday school, Scouts, sports, or babysitting.
• Become certified or supply documentation of current certification in CPR and First Aid (can be complete through the YMCA).
• Work well on a team, communicate well with youth, parents and colleagues, and be committed to high quality programming.

Essential Functions

Job responsibilities include working as part of our site team to ensure a safe and challenging environment for our school age participants implementing our core values, gym and group games, arts and crafts.

• Program Leaders independently lead and supervise children in small and large group activities
• 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.

• Maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, participants and community

members.

• Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and records
• Is on time for all shifts; and is flexible to accommodate unexpected schedule changes, including

full days.

• Provides leadership and support to Program Aides and Volunteers
• Practices positive guidance and preventative discipline techniques to participants with natural

consequences in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures and expectations

• Program Leaders independently lead and supervise children in small and large group activities
• 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,