YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City·Midwest City, Oklahoma
Supervise a safe childcare program by planning and leading group activities for children at elementary school sites. Ensure child safety, manage attendance, and distribute approved snacks and meals.
Description Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community.
Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others.
This is what it means to work at the Y.
The Y offers more than a job.
We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.
Our school year starting rate is $11.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities. *16 and 17-year-old jr. counselors start at $10.00 per hour
Establish a positive relationship with the program participants. Plan weekly activities for a group of 10-15 children. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Know where all group members are at all times. Lead games and activities. Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day. Actively engage children and participants in activities. Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals to participants. Perform daily count of meals and snacks served. Report all injuries and incidences to the site coordinator. Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting to help plan activities and attend CATCH trainings. Develop positive relationships with school principal and staff. Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities at all times.) Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy. Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed) Must complete all required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew annually. Must be 18 years of age, have high school diploma or GED. Job consists of working with school age children and requires the participation in activities with children. Position may require work outside the regularly scheduled program hours. Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines.
Market context
In Oklahoma, waterfront roles are typically driven by seasonal recreation, camp, and park operations that need staff with safety training and hands-on site experience. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current lifeguard and CPR credentials, age and licensing requirements, and proven comfort around motorized watercraft. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your certifications match the posting before applying.