After School Program Staff, Norman YMCA

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

Join Our After School Care Team!

We are currently looking for energetic, dependable, and caring individuals to join our After School Care team at the following locations:

• Purcell Jr. High After School Program | 6th–8th Grade
  Work with middle school students in a fun and engaging environment! Staff help lead activities, games, sports, and opportunities for students to connect with their peers while providing positive mentorship and supervision.
• Noble After School Program | Pre-K–5th Grade
  Help create a safe, welcoming, and exciting place for children after school! Staff engage children in games, arts and crafts, STEM activities, sports, group activities, and supervised play.

We are looking for team members who:

• Enjoy working with children and youth
• Are positive, energetic, and dependable
• Can be a strong role model
• Enjoy leading games and activities
• Work well as part of a team
• Want to make a positive impact in their community

If you are looking for more than just a job and want an opportunity to make a difference each day, we would love for you to apply and join our Y team!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must complete all required annual compliance trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Establish a positive relationship with the program participants.
• 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.
• 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.