After School Program Staff

Ottawa YMCA 

Job Title: After School Program Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Date Prepared: 08/31/2026

Reports to: Youth and Family Director   

Job Status: Part-time

Location(s):  Seneca Grade School

Pay Range: $15/hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The After School Counselor will be directly responsible for the safety, supervision, programming and involvement with program participants at the assigned YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure the health and safety of each participant and maintain a safe and clean program site.

• Participate in supervising before/after school activities with school-aged children.

• Be a positive influence and role model in the lives of participants.

• Accept the goals and objectives of the YMCA and work to achieve them.

• Take part in all training activities to develop proficiencies required for performing job responsibilities.

• Maintain positive relationships, open communication with parents, YMCA personnel, participants, administration and volunteers.

• Assume any other duties as assigned by the Youth and Family Director and YMCA administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older to meet program safety and operational requirements.

• Relate to children, members and other staff in a positive manner.

• Possess maturity with good moral character and integrity.

• Possess clear communication skills with children, adults, co-workers and supervisors.

• Skills in working with children and helping to make their YMCA experience a meaningful one.

• Strong decision making skills and ability to take initiative

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of hire (provided by the YMCA).

• Six months or more previous experience with child care (Preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand; walk; sit; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Ottawa YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BENEFITS

Free individual YMCA membership, Retirement savings options: 401(k) for eligible employees, 403(b), and Roth IRA, Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA), Training and development programs, 50% discounts on eligible programs (e.g., child-care), Workers’ compensation