Senior School Age Leader

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Brief Description

Bring your creativity, energy, and heart to Bayside!

Do you believe every child deserves a safe, fun, and engaging place to land after school? Are you the kind of person who can turn a chaotic game of dodgeball into a moment of teamwork, empathy, and high-fives? If you said “yep,” then you might be exactly who we’re looking for!

The Sr. Before & After School Leader at the Bayside Family YMCA plays a key role in shaping a program where kids feel connected, supported, and inspired. You’ll work closely with the Program Leadership to design enriching activities, support kids’ social-emotional growth, and step up as the lead when needed.

This is more than a part-time gig; it’s a chance to be part of a team that believes in belonging, growth, and making a difference every single day.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Site Coordinator in program development and implementation, supervision of children and working as a member of a team. The Sr. Before & After School Leader is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high-quality, academically aligned after-school activities. They are responsible for ensuring children’s social-emotional development and physical safety in the program. They will act in the role of lead site staff in the absence of the Site Coordinator.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with Site Coordinator in planning and leading a high-quality, creative program that is age-appropriate for school-age children. Assist in planning daily and monthly activities for the program that are academically aligned and support skill building and social-emotional development.
• Supervise and be actively involved with children assigned to your activity area. You are responsible for the health and safety of children at all times.
• Provide leadership for activities. Both small and large group activities (i.e., sign-in, out/circle time/community time/enrichment activities/asset development/games & crafts).
• Continually promote the values of inclusion and equity among all participants.
• Assist Site Coordinator in creating and planning special events, including parent & family-oriented programs. Attend parent or family events related to the program.
• Attend and participate fully in monthly staff meetings. Meetings may include recommended or mandatory training programs.
• Care for and help with maintenance of equipment and site appearance. Includes daily clean-up of activities and site, as well as scheduled site maintenance.
• Provide daily snacks and/or meals in accordance with federally funded child nutrition program requirements including; serving meals, conducting point of service meal counts, and any cleaning protocol associated with food service.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect. Follow discipline procedures as outlined by YMCA Code of Conduct and the Site Coordinator.
• Continued pursuit of professional development through reading and further education.
• Help supervise program in Coordinators absence.
• Engage in behavior conducive to team building with other staff. Open communication, encouragement, support and tolerance for each other are all essential.
• Participate and volunteer in the YMCA annual fund-raising campaign. Campaigns…