After School Program Leader - Coyote Ridge

Location: Northern

# After School Program Leader
- Coyote Ridge Johnstown YMCA
- Johnstown, CO 80534## Overview Salary Range $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Category Education ## Description The YMCA's Youth Programs are growing fast, and we are seeking outstanding Program Leaders to support our expanding school-age offerings and grow into leadership roles at the YMCA of Northern Colorado. 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.

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).## Responsibilities
* 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.
* Other duties as assigned
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS/FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTES
** Essential functions are the fundamental job duties, meaning the position exists to perform the function; there is a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function can be distributed; and/or the incumbent is hired for expertise or ability to perform the function due to its high specialization. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and associated Federal regulations protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of employment.

To be considered qualified, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of a position, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important that the physical tasks associated with the essential functions be identified appropriately so that persons with disabilities can determine if any accommodation is necessary.

General

Physical Requirements  
• Medium work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities List  
• Stooping:
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and…