The Role
Lead before- and after-school enrichment for elementary students: plan activities (games, sports, arts, STEM), supervise for safety, distribute healthy snacks, mentor students, and maintain positive behavior.
Summary Generated by Built In
School
Age Leaders provide opportunities for enrichment, physical
activity, healthy eating, and positive relationships for
elementary students in a before and after-school program
based in the elementary schools in the La Crosse, Onalaska,
and Holmen school districts. We are looking to grow our team
who will influence the future of our
community!
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate fun and
engaging group activities such as games, sports, arts and
crafts, and STEM activities
- Build
relationships with elementary students and
families
- Ensure
supervision and safety of participants
- Provide
mentorship for participants and maintain behavior
expectations for elementary students using
positive guidance techniques
- Ensure healthy
snacks are distributed daily as part of the Y’s Youth Food Program
Hours and
Locations:
- Positions
available during the school year, Monday-Friday, 6-25 hours
per week
- Can
work up to two shifts a day: 6:00-8:15 am and 3:00-6:00
pm / or 2:15-6:00 pm at some locations
- School
Age Leaders will work on-site at an elementary
school in the La Crosse, Onalaska, or Holmen school
districts
Requirements
- At
least 18 years of age with a high school
diploma or at least 16 years of age with
additional training provided
- CPR certification
within 3 months of hire date
- Some child
development courses or experience preferred
- Reliability and
clear communication
- Able to work
effectively in a team
Benefits
- FREE adult
Y membership (+ discount on Family
Membership)
- 50% discount on Y
programs
- 403(b) retirement account
- 12% retirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours per
year
- Free Employee Assistance Program
(EAP)
An Equal
Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Age and education: At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or 16 years old with additional training provided
- CPR certification within 3 months of hire
- Some child development courses or experience
- Reliability and clear communication
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Availability during the school year to work Monday-Friday, 6-25 hours per week, including specified shift times
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The Company
What We Do
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching its community by promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for all, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
