After School Program Coordinator

3 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States YMCA of Greater Des Moines Full time
Job Title: After School Program Leader

Join the YMCA of Greater Des Moines team as an After School Program Leader, where you will play a vital role in shaping the lives of children and youth. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality after-school programs that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and positive relationships.

Job Summary:

The After School Program Leader will assist in the delivery of the after-school child care program, ensuring the safety and engagement of a group of children. This includes planning purposeful and engaging activities, providing homework assistance, and following program lesson plans. The ideal candidate will be a positive role model, demonstrating professional behavior and a commitment to positive youth development.

Responsibilities:
  1. Ensure the safety and engagement of a group of children.
  2. Assist in planning purposeful and engaging activities, complimenting the program according to the nine program components and site implementation plan.
  3. Provide homework assistance and encourage academic progress.
  4. Follow program lesson plans and implementation plan in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
  5. Provide careful, attentive supervision and be alert at all times.
  6. Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating professional behavior, and understand positive youth development approaches to the development of youth.
  7. Facilitate a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
  8. Promote a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintain on-going communication with Program Coordinator.
  9. Communicate regularly with parents; attend parent/family events as designated by Program Coordinator.
  10. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
Requirements:
  1. Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions.
  2. Must be at least 16 years of age (If under age 18, must be working with an adult age 18+).
  3. Approval by State of Iowa Licensing requirements including pre-employment physical.
  4. Previous experience working with youth is preferred.
  5. Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting.
  6. Intro to Y's Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting.
  7. Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.
Work Environment:

The work environment is usually moderate to loud, with a standard work week and occasional evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate activities. The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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