Join our team in a fun creative environment!  You'll be part of providing a safe, caring and enriching environment for school age children at St. Ann's Catholic School.  Lead fun activities with a group of children, including crafts, sports, snack time and more!  

Schedules are flexible and include weekday morning before school and/or afternoons after school until 6:00 p.m..

Sign On Bonus: $250*

Hourly Rates Range

$14.00/hour minimum

increases to rates are case-by-case based on experience and education relevant to to the field of youth development

Benefits Include

• Free YMCA Membership
• Leadership Development Opportunities and Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule

*Sign On Bonus is for new associates and is paid in two increments after the first paycheck.

OUR CULTURE: 

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. 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.

• Provide direct supervision and lead a group of children in the program.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.
• Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments
• Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
• Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing and school district.
• Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them).
• Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.
• Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.
• Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers
• Introduce yourself to parents and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.
• Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off.
• Clean and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.
• All youth development associates are mandated by the state of Kansas and Missouri to report suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate associates of any suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents or injuries immediately.

• Minimum age of 18.
• Previous experience working with school age children (may include working as a babysitter, nanny or other childcare program).
• Understanding of and ability to apply principles of quality youth development and programming.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Active engagement with and supervision of children requiring physical stamina, alertness and emotional stability.
• Have a general understanding of and proficiency with computer technology.