Job Description The Shakopee Area YMCA School Age Care program is hiring Program Staff (ages 16+) to bring excitement and creativity to the before- and after-school program for kids in grades K–5 at Jackson Elementary School! Help lead awesome activities like arts and crafts, gym games, STEM projects, and field trips- all while making a real impact in your community schools. Enjoy a free Y membership, tons of growth opportunities, and a fun, flexible job where every day feels rewarding. Help kids thrive while having fun at the Y! The salary for this position is at $16.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status. 1. Job Summary: The School Aged Child Care Program Staff is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing recreational and creative experiences for school age children in a group setting. The incumbent provides high quality recreational experiences for school aged children that focus on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. 2. Essential Functions: + Assist with the writing and implementation of weekly lesson plans. + Organize and lead a variety of activities appropriate for school age children. Activities may include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, enrichment activities, etc. + Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized. + Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily rosters, logbook documentation, and attendance records. + Assist in completing child and program evaluations. + Maintain CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable. 3. Relationships: This position reports to the Site Director who reports to the Program Director/Sr. Coordinator. The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members from diverse backgrounds. 4. Qualifications: Required: + Minimum age of 16. + Complete required YMCA trainings within 30 days of hire. + Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities. + Good skills in communication, organization, and human relations. + Willingness to work with diverse populations Preferred: + Previous experience working with school age children. + Knowledge of CACFP Program requirements 5. Work Conditions: + Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities which include getting in the water during swimming. + Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites. + Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time. + Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations. + Must be able to remain alert in warm to hot environment for prolonged period which may include indoor pool, outdoor activities, bus rides, etc… + May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the child care environment. 6. Additional Notes: This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch/program representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success. Requirements