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Description: $13.72-$15.12/hour Monday-Friday Shifts Available 2:00-6:30 PM Multiple Afterschool Sites AvailableMake Your Afternoons MatterWe're growing our Afterschool team and hiring multiple staff members at locations throughout our community!Looking for a part-time job that's active, meaningful, and works around your morning schedule? Join the YMCA and spend your afternoons helping school-aged children learn, play, build confidence, and feel like they belong.As an Afterschool Program Staff member, you'll lead games and activities, encourage positive behavior, and help create a safe, welcoming environment where kids can have fun and thrive after the school day ends.No formal childcare experience? Don't automatically count yourself out. If you're dependable, energetic, enjoy working with kids, and are willing to learn, we want to hear from you. Experience in childcare, camps, recreation, education, coaching, youth programs, or similar settings is a plus.This is a great opportunity for college students, future teachers, psychology or social work students, coaches, paraprofessionals, retirees, and anyone looking for meaningful part-time afternoon work.Pay, Schedule & Locations$13.72-$15.12 per hourShifts available Monday-Friday between 2:00-6:30 PMMultiple YMCA Afterschool sites availableConsistent weekday afternoon hoursNo late nightsNo weekend shiftsWith multiple program locations available, we'll discuss current site openings and scheduling options with you during the hiring process.Why Work for the Y?Your afternoons can make a real difference in a child's day-and you'll gain valuable experience along the way.Part-time YMCA employees enjoy:Complimentary YMCA MembershipFlexible SchedulingProfessional Development and TrainingRetirement Benefits for Eligible EmployeesEmployee Resource GroupsA supportive, team-oriented work environmentHands-on experience working with children and familiesOpportunities to develop leadership, communication, and youth-development skillsWhat You'll DoAs part of our Afterschool team, you'll help create the kind of afternoon kids look forward to.You will:Welcome and supervise school-aged children in a safe, supportive environment.Lead games, physical activities, enrichment activities, crafts, and other engaging experiences.Implement the YMCA curriculum and daily lesson and activity plans within established guidelines.Encourage positive behavior, teamwork, confidence, responsibility, and healthy choices.Build positive, authentic relationships with children and families.Communicate with parents and caregivers about program activities and their child's experience as appropriate.Make ongoing observations of children to support their development and program experience.Maintain required program records, including attendance, incident, and behavior documentation.Help maintain a safe, clean, organized program site and equipment.Participate in staff meetings, training, and program activities.Follow YMCA safety and child-protection procedures.Implement YMCA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.You Might Be a Great Fit If You Genuinely enjoy working with school-aged children.Bring positive energy and aren't afraid to jump into a game or activity.Are dependable and understand that children and teammates count on you to show up.Can have fun while maintaining appropriate boundaries and expectations.Are patient and able to stay calm when children have challenging moments.Communicate well with children, families, and coworkers.Enjoy working as part of a team.Are willing to learn, receive feedback, and grow.Want a job where you can see the difference you make.QualificationsMust be at least 18 years old.High school diploma or equivalent required; one year or more of college preferred.Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred, but we encourage candidates with a genuine interest in working with children and families to apply.Ability to plan, organize, and lead age-approp