OST AIde en YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver · Aurora, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Junior
- Oficina en Aurora
Job Details
Description
SCHEDULE
This position is Monday through Friday, providing care after school from 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Do you love homework high-fives, board game battles, and snack time stories? We’re looking for an energetic, caring Afterschool Aide to support our school-age program and help kids wrap up their day with fun, learning, and laughter.
What You’ll Do:
- Help with homework, projects, and creative activities
- Lead games, crafts, and outdoor play
- Create a safe, positive space where kids feel welcome and encouraged
- Be a role model, cheerleader, and occasional referee for four-square
What We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiasm for working with kids ages 5–12
- A team player with patience and positivity
- Someone who can turn afterschool hours into the best part of the day!
Why You’ll Love It:
- Make a real impact while having fun
- Be part of a supportive, playful team
- Every day brings new laughs, learning, and adventures
Ready to bring your energy and creativity to our afterschool crew? Apply today and let’s make afternoons awesome!
POSITION SUMMARY
At the direction of Supervisor OST, the Aide OST will assist in the delivery of the program to include curriculum development, behavior management, participant safety and evaluation. The Aide will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE
To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Support program, daily curriculum activities, in-service days / holidays in accordance with YMCA philosophy and state licensing requirements
• Implement risk management to provide safety and well-being of all children
• Integrate YMCA character development program into daily programming
• Assist Site Supervisor with parental communications and staff with appropriate interactions with children, including discipline procedures
• Proactively clean and/or repair program areas; maintain supplies and equipment
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA Annual Support Campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans
• Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in-services without exception
• Follow dress code; require staff to adhere with staff shirts, name badge, closed-toes shoes
• Provide accurate information about membership and programs
• Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA. Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff members
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Clear Communication • Customer Service • Inclusion • Safety • Active Listening
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear
• Be able to lift 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities are required including accurate sight up close, distant, peripheral and focus
• Occasional exposure to wet conditions, and outdoor weather including UV sun rays
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 16 years old
- Strong skills in human relations
- Upon hiring, complete 25-40 hours of license required childcare training
- Within 30 days of hire, complete YMCA onboarding requirements, required training and certifications including, Bloodborne, First Aid and HazMat
BENEFITS
- Free individual membership
- Program discounts
- Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
- Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week