Afterschool Coordinator; McBurney YMCA)

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

Being partof the YMCA After school staff team is a deeply rewarding job where you support children’s learning, help build strong connections, and have a positive impacton so many in your community. At Y After school, we will create a safe and funspace for kids to learn and grow, lead creative activities, and help them develop valuable skills. This is an opportunity to make a real difference andgain invaluable leadership and interpersonal experience.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the After school Coordinator will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y After school program and ensuring that Y After school programming isaligned and supportive of the broader school’s academic goals and Common Core standards. The After school Coordinator will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children, as well as providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth.

Specifically, the After school Coordinator will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants inthe program by providing close supervision of all activities and staff; managing day-to-day operations; maintaining accurate program documentation (incident reports, behavior reports, sign-in/sign-out sheets); and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. The After school Coordinator serves as the Data Manager for the After school program, ensuring all records (including digital) are entered in a timely and accurate manner.

• Direct programs serving the designated grade level band (K-5 or 6-8), ensuring all activities and services are age-appropriate and aligned with DYCD program requirements.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and oversee the design and delivery of highly engaging activities that support holistic student development.
• Ensure programs and services are deeply integrated into the specific community we serve and meet the diverse needs of all community members.
• Develop and execute effective strategies for recruiting and retaining participants, aiming for consistently high attendance rates and sustained program engagement.
• Utilize quantitative measures, quality monitoring tools, and external evaluations to demonstrate program effectiveness.
• Routinely analyze data and assessment results to identify trends, measure outcomes, and implement adjustments designed to continuously improve program quality and meet or exceed all established program goals.
• Successfully establish, maintain, and leverage connections with local community partners, public/private funders, and external evaluators to enhance program services, increase resource availability, and ensure sustained program success.
• Promote best practices in mental wellness, ensuring staff are well-trained in providing a supportive environment and identifying participants who may benefit from mental wellness support/referrals.
• Oversee the selection of an evidence-based SEL curriculum that is adaptable to a dynamic after-school setting (COMPASS…