SALARY: $18.04 - $25.26 P/H

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Staten Island South Shore YMCA is seeking an Afterschool Coordinator who will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, including Holiday Camps; and ensuring the Y Afterschool programming is aligned and supportive of the broader school’s academic goals and common core standards at Staten Island South Shore. The Afterschool Coordinator will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school age children, providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/ personal growth

Y After-School programs operate from 2:00pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday and during public school breaks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Manage the day to day operations of the Y Afterschool and Y Core programs.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (participant files, staff files, YS.net data entry, attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate). 
• Plan, create and ensure implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Observe and assess the individual needs of children; handle student related issues.
• Assist parents in finding referrals to proper agencies for evaluations and remediation of children with special needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• Monitor and update all required staff training attendance and certifications.
• Ensure that supplies and equipment are available and kept safe.
• Fiscal contract management.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants. 
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool program to participants and care givers. 
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.  
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• College degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two (2) year of experience working with youth.
• Current CPR/First Aid/RTE preferred.
• General knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to work Monday thru Friday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

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