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YReads After School Youth Specialist - Pinellas​/Pasco School Age Programs

Job in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, 34623, USA
Listing for: YMCA of the Suncoast
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Child Development/Support, After School
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support, After School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15.45 USD Hourly USD 15.45 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: A YReads After School Youth Specialist - Pinellas/Pasco School Age Programs

Location:
YMCA of the Suncoast YReads After School Specialist

Rate of pay: $15.45/hr. + possible incentives

Shift: Monday - Friday

Program

Description:

The YReads! Program is an exciting literacy/mentoring initiative for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The program uses curriculum-based literacy instruction to help struggling readers in areas of phonetics, sight word recognition, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. As a tutor, you would provide assistance and support to the program coordinator during YReads! hours to ensure that outlined program goals and procedures are being achieved.

Duties:

  • Assists in student supervision, helps maintain order, and positively reinforce "good choices" when appropriate.
  • Assists students to and from the restroom.
  • Assists coordinator in picking up and dropping off students around the school.
  • Oversees and ensures that mandatory procedures are being followed when parents or guardians are picking up students.
  • Maintains necessary paperwork: testing, volunteer and student sign in and out logs.
  • Required to teach basic reading skills using lessons developed by the YREADS Coordinator using all curricula.
  • Attends required abuse risk management training.
  • Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  • Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Desire or interest in learning about literacy intervention
  • Experience working with children in an educational environment
  • Compassion and empathy for struggling readers
  • Tutoring experience strongly preferred

Job Summary: The Youth Development Specialist oversees the engagement and development of children participating in YMCA programs. They are responsible for implementing and facilitating enriching activities tailored to their assigned group, supporting the YMCA's mission to strengthen community bonds through positive interactions with members. Members encompass anyone with a current or potential relationship with the YMCA, including children, parents, staff, volunteers, community members, donors, and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise a designated group of children to ensure their safety at all times.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records, including monitoring bathroom breaks and transitions, and verify attendance through face-to-name verification.
  • Communicate and document children's absences, injuries, and incidents following YMCA policies and procedures.
  • Utilize positive reinforcement techniques to encourage appropriate behavior; document and address inappropriate behavior using disciplinary protocols.
  • Facilitate purposeful programming that supports academic growth and provides enrichment opportunities for children.
  • Build relationships and foster a sense of belonging among children, parents, volunteers, staff, and school personnel.
  • Ensure a nurturing and secure environment by reporting any suspicious activities that may endanger children or violate codes of conduct; maintain organization of supplies, cleanliness of facilities, and care for equipment.
  • Promote a welcoming environment for all members, demonstrating SMART behavior as a role model.
  • Educate members about YMCA services and initiatives, actively connecting them with YMCA offerings.
  • Support the YMCA's strategic initiatives by:
    • Promoting a culture of volunteerism by informing members about volunteer opportunities.
    • Encouraging philanthropy by sharing personal YMCA experiences and inviting participation in fundraising efforts.
    • Celebrating members' achievements in health and well-being goals.
    • Promoting meaningful youth programs and services to nurture the potential of all youth.

    This role is pivotal in creating a supportive and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive within the YMCA community.

    All responsibilities are essential to the position

    Key Leadership

    Competencies:

    Inclusion
    Collaboration
    Communication and Influence
    Developing Others and Self
    Emotional Maturity
    Functional Expertise

    Position

    Qualifications:

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