After School Leader Aide - Northwest
YMCA
Location
Cupertino, California
Salary
$20 - $22 / HOUR
Quick overview
The After School Leader Aide is responsible for the general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing various activities including physical activities, nutrition, and academic enrichment. The role also involves adhering to safety standards and cultivating positive relationships with parents and children.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be certified in CPR and First Aid or obtain certification within 30 days of hire, and complete YMCA child abuse prevention training within the same timeframe. A negative tuberculosis test is also required, and bilingual skills are preferred.
Job description
- A Leader Aide is an entry-level or support role in a YMCA or similar youth camp program.
- It's a great position for teens, young adults, or first-time staff who want to gain experience working with children, supporting group activities, and learning how camps operate.
- The Leader Aide position may be assigned to work at a school location.
- In those instances, the Leader Aide must meet all requirements to be on campus issued by federal, state, county and city government authorities.
- Due to the direct supervision and ratio requirements outlined by the State of California, this position will not have an option to work from home during program operational hours.
Salary Range
$20.00 - $22.00 hour
Essential functions
- Assists with supervision a group of children.
- Assists with planning and implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
- 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.
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work environment
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
Qualifications
- Minimum age (usually 16+; may vary by YMCA branch)
- Enjoy working with kids and being active
- Able to follow instructions and work well in a team
- Dependable and enthusiastic
- Child Protection Training (prior to working in program)
- CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days
- Bilingual preferred.
Ymca competencies
Engaging Community
Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Innovation
Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs