After School Program Leader

JOB TITLE: Program Leader – ELOP/ASES

EXEMPT: No SCHEDULE: Seasonal - Part-Time

REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator DATE: June 2025

Program Leader position under ELOP (Expanded Learning Opportunities

Program) or ASES (After School Education and Safety Program):

Program Leader – ELOP/ASES

The Program Leader supports the daily operation of the afterschool program under

ELOP or ASES guidelines. This role is responsible for delivering engaging academic,

enrichment, and recreational activities in a safe and supportive environment. The

Program Leader serves as a positive role model, maintains program structure and

safety, and supports student development through consistent supervision and

interactive learning experiences. This position works closely with site coordinators,

school staff, and families to ensure alignment with program goals and student

needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as an active member of the YMCA staff team, which includes being

available to participate in school break camps while school is in session.

• Provides direct leadership to groups of children at the site, working to provide a

safe, caring, stimulating environment for the children and co-workers.

• Under the direction of their supervisor, implements and participates in

developmentally appropriate curriculum for groups of children.

• Delivers the curriculum to the children by providing a positive example to follow

as well as specific instructions and feedback.

• Reports any concerns to their supervisor as soon as possible.

• Maintains accurate, up to date records on behavioral and health concerns for

each child prior to and throughout their participation in the program.

Communicates concerns as soon as possible to their supervisor.

• Develops positive relationships with parents of participants through consistent,

professional communication.

• Supports the Site Supervisor in implementation of Central Coast YMCA policies

and procedures.

• Follows California ASES Program policies and procedures.

• Assists their supervisor with developing, promoting and conducting events and

activities to involve the families of program participants.

• Transfers to alternative sites as needed.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

General:

• Attends all required trainings and staff meetings.

• Arrives on time for scheduled work shifts and performs work duties the entire

shift.

• Refers anything that appears out of the ordinary to their supervisor.

• Reports all accidents to their supervisor, without exception.

• Follows all Central Coast YMCA policies and branch procedures.

• Adheres to School Age Child Care dress code.

• Acts in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures,

uses appropriate safeguards, and observes common sense rules of safety in all

on-the-job activities. Ensures coworkers do the same.

• Conducts self in a manner that reflects credit on the Central Coast YMCA and

encourages others to do the same.

• Helps to set-up and clean-up for projects, activities, meals, and any other

housekeeping duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent high school completion.

• Must meet one of the following academic requirements:

o Completion of at least 48 semester units at an accredited college or university;

or

o An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or

o Successful completion of a district-approved assessment demonstrating

proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction support.

• Proven ability to lead, facilitate, and actively participate in engaging activities for

children ages 5–14.

• At least one year of experience in youth-focused programs such as recreation,

education, or leisure services, or an equivalent combination of education and

experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must complete Child Abuse Prevention Training annually and sign

acknowledgment of having read and understood the Child Abuse Prevention

Handbook.

Language Skills:

• An ability to effectively present information to management, coworkers,

children, parents and any other related program partners. Proper use of

English, spelling and grammar and able to communicate in both oral and

written forms.

• Ability to use age-appropriate methods of tutoring and motivating students.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid

conclusions.

Other Skills, Requirements, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• At least 18 years of age is required.

• Ability and willingness to work as a team.

• Enthusiastic, dependable and a sense of humor.

• Willing to follow directions and take initiative.

• Understanding of the YMCA mission and a willingness to demonstrate the core

values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in interactions with

children, staff and parents.

• Even-tempered and able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.

• Interest in and ability to interact with children and have positive impacts upon

them.

• Possesses Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Live Scan Clearance.

• Completed pre-employment health screening and TB test.

• A neat, clean appearance. Visible pierced tongues are not allowed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to

talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch

or crawl. Also required to climb, push, and pull

• Acts in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures,

uses appropriate safeguards, and observes common sense rules of safety in all

on-the-job activities. Ensures coworkers do the same.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Assistance

is required above this amount. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.90 per hour

Work Location: In person