School Age Program Aide at the Cheyenne YMCA

The YMCA's Youth Programs are growing fast and we are seeking outstanding staff to support our expanding school-age department and grow into leadership roles.

Shifts/Hours: Program hours are between 1:30-6:30pm M-F and between 7:00 am-6:30pm on days when school is out for full day camp. We prefer staff to be available at least 3 consistent days per week, but we are also looking for substitutes.

Salary range: $11.50-13.00 per hour based on experience, availability, state licensing guidelines and ability to drive our minibuses for student pick up at local schools. This position is part time, year-round with opportunities for full time for summer season. In addition, we offer a +10% differential for bilingual staff (Spanish and English).

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of another staff person, the Program Aides works as part of our site team to ensure a safe and challenging environment for our school age participants implementing our core values, gym and group games, arts and crafts.

Job responsibilities include:

• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and records
• Be on time for all shifts; be flexible to accommodate unexpected schedule changes, including full days.

Qualifications

Requirements/Certifications: Applicants must be committed to being a positive role model with youth. Must have the ability to work well on a team, communicate easily with youth, parents and colleagues and be committed to implementing YMCA programming and fun. Additional qualification includes:

1. Must be a minimum of 16 years old
2. Knowledge of age-appropriate practices and experience working with children, preferably school aged Maturity to make practical decisions under the direct supervision of other staff
3. Ability to work well in a team, communicate easily with youth, parents and colleagues and be committed to implementing YMCA programming and fun.
4. Bilingual preferred, not required
5. Applicants must be committed to being a positive role model with youth. 

All Employees receive a free individual membership and anyone working 10+ hours receives a free family membership, 50-100% off our programs and if eligible, we contribute the equivalent of 10% of your salary to the YMCA Retirement Fund.

Part-Time employees also receive paid sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

The YMCA was founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly.

Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.