YMCA·Palo Alto, California
Responsible for the general supervision of youth and teens, including planning and implementing physical, nutritional, and academic activities. Ensures participant safety and maintains positive interactions with children, parents, and teachers.
After School - School Age Child Care Counselor/Leader is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring). 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.
$24.00 - $25.00/Hour
Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.
Assist children with school-directed virtual learning.
Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments
Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, Public Health Department and school district.
Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children.
Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.
Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.
Introduce yourself to parents & teachers, and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.
Clean, disinfect and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.
Follow all YMCA policies for working with youth and vulnerable adults.
Complete required abuse prevention training.
Supervise high-risk activities responsibly and report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
Follow mandated reporting laws for suspected abuse.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Collaboration:Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication &
Influence:Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Inclusion:Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Program/Project
Management:Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Requires a minimum age of 18 and 48 semester college units or an approved alternative placement. Must be certified in CPR and First Aid and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test.
Market context
In California, after-school leader roles are often competitive because districts and programs look for candidates who can meet education, safety, and youth-supervision requirements. This role requires 48 semester college units or an approved alternative, CPR/First Aid certification, proof of a negative tuberculosis test, and being at least 18 years old. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster; before applying, confirm your units, certifications, and TB documentation are current.