Before & After School Site Assistant

Overview

Our staff provide a nurturing environment and emphasize the development of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to children K‑6th throughout the Illinois Quad City Schools. Hours are Monday‑Friday 6:30‑8:00 am and 2:30‑5:30 pm at various school sites in Moline, East Moline and Rock Island.

Under the direct supervision of the Site Leader and/or Extension Coordinator, this position assists with the day‑to‑day operations of year‑round school‑age care programs. During the school year the assistant serves as a Site Assistant at our Before & After School programs and as a Camp Counselor during the summer, embodying the Y’s philosophy and commitment to character development.

• Maintain current CPR/AED and other required training and certifications.
• Assist in the implementation of weekly lesson plans and curriculum.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of children at all times.
• Greet and develop courteous relationships with program participants, parents, guardians, school staff, and the general public using Listen First Skills.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist in serving meals and snacks to program participants.
• Keep all program areas safe and clean.
• Resolve conflict and discipline issues with program participants.
• Arrive to work on time with name tag, proper attire, Y staff shirt and a positive attitude.
• Maintain a professional image of the Y in the facility and community.
• Work as a team with other Y staff members.
• Enforce Y Code of Conduct and all rules and information found in the staff training guide.
• Report incidents using the proper forms to the Coordinators and Directors.
• May be required to change school sites or travel from site to site on occasion.

A successful Extension Assistant will run a well‑administered program that positively influences children in the areas of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Parents and the community will view the program as a safe, nurturing environment, and all facilities, activities and events will be supervised and staffed to maintain high quality programming.

Responsible for supervising all Extension program participants.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One year working with youth is preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents, students, administrators and staff.

CPR/AED for infant, child and adult, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, other required trainings, and completion of a Medical Exam and TB Test.

Strong human relations skills required.

Regular use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Frequently stand and walk, occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

The work environment may involve outside weather conditions and moderate to loud noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$15/hr

• YMCA Membership & Program Discounts:
  Free YMCA membership for employees and their families plus basic program discounts.