After School Youth Leader - Boerne/ UTSA area

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With the general guidance of the Site Director or Program Director, the Youth Leader supervises a group of children in accordance to YMCA and Texas Licensing regulations. Youth leaders must provide a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment for the children. This team member is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants and will assist in leading program activities.

Our culture

• Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
• We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
• We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
• We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential functions

• 1.
• Supervises children’s arrival and departures, accounting for the attendance of each child.
• 2.
• Supervises children at all times both in small and large group activities.
• 3.
• Directs and assists children with learning activities to include homework.
• 4.
• Implements daily enrichment activities.
• 5.
• Supervises and safely leads recreational activities.
• 6.
• Provides age-appropriate behavioral guidance and support.
• 7.
• Maintains program and facility cleanliness according to YMCA guidelines and standards.
• 8.
• Builds partnerships with parents, school day care personnel, and the community.
• 9.
• Distributes snacks and meals to participants in accordance with DFPS regulation.
• 10.
• Clocks in and out on time daily.
• 11.
• Completes required on-going training to include: (Pre-service, Great American Trainings, Minimum of 15 training hours annually, First Aid/CPR, Site based Meetings, All-Staff Meetings) 12.