Role OverviewProvides structured supervision during after school programming, homework assistance, curriculum implementation, and indoor and outdoor enrichment activities for children ages four and older. Ensures a safe, engaging, and supportive environment across all settings.
What You Will Do
Plans, directs, and supervises program activities, provides guidance, care, and security to program participants, and ensures program site maintenance and cleanliness.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must be passionate to work with children and youth, able to motivate children while remaining sensitive to their needs and capabilities, and have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- At least one year of FT or two years of PT experience in a licensed operation or similar experience
- Thirty (30) clock hours of training or 1 completed college course in child or youth development, recreational leadership, or management leadership
- Must be able to maintain physical stamina for several hours
- Must be able to cope with emergencies
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills required, with ability to interact at all levels
- Must be able to work under pressure with interruptions
- Must be able to work independently and autonomously as required
- Must be able to make sound judgments
- Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred
- Must have access to vehicle and possess valid driver's license and sufficient liability insurance
- Must acquire CPR, First Aid, Texas Health & Human Services background check, FBI fingerprint, and food handling certifications prior to start of employment
Benefits
- YWCA Membership and Program Discounts
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