Salem YMCA After School Program Youth Mentors

Are you looking for a part-time job where you can have a blast while making a real difference? Do you want to enhance your leadership skills while working with awesome kids in a vibrant community? Join our diverse team today!

As part of our After School Program Staff, you'll help create a fun and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive beyond the school day. On a typical day, you'll be a role model for our youth, embodying the core values of the Y. You'll lead engaging activities, ensure a smooth check-in and check-out process, and team up with your colleagues to supervise groups of children, keeping safety and positive behavior at the forefront.

Communication is key! You'll share important updates with your teammates and supervisors, document incidents as needed, and respond to the needs of the kids in your care.

To succeed in this role, you should have a passion for working with children in recreational or educational settings. You know how to apply rules and provide gentle redirection to keep everyone safe. If you're looking for a fulfilling job that expands your leadership skills while inspiring the next generation of leaders and problem solvers, we want to hear from you!

In addition to a quality work environment, our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities including;

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
• Paid training and development.
• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.
• Retirement fund with 12% company contribution (once vested/no match required)
• Sick time accrual

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent to meet Group Leader Qualifications through the Department of Early Education (those under 18 may be considered for Assistant Group Leader positions)
• A minimum of 3-6 months prior experience working in a school-age program (grades K-5) is highly preferred
• Consistent afternoon availability Monday-Friday 1:30-6:00 pm (5 days per week highly preferred)
• Wage is based on experience and site placement

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.