Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Ocean County YMCA - TOMS RIVER, NJ, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Provides direct supervision of a group of children during before and after care programs.  Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Essential Functions: 1. Assists in implementation of programming with a designated group of children 2. Communicate effectively with Supervisor on a continuous basis.  Share all needs of children and incidents throughout the day. 3. Communicate with children clearly and effectively using positive discipline. 4. Help plan, supervise, and implement YKids curriculum and schedule. 5. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values. 6. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. 7. Attends staff meeting and trainings, including NJCCIS trainings. 8. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies. 11. Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.  Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.  Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.  Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.  Supports fund-raising. Collaboration:  Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.  Builds rapport and relates well to others.  Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.  Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.  Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness:  Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another.  Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.  Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.  Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and report all financial irregularities immediately.  Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.  Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.  Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.  has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.Qualifications: 1. Previous experience working with children preferred. 2. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas:  recreational activities, sports, songs/music, recreational games, etc. 3. At least 16 years of age. 5. Attend Orientation, NJCCIS online training, First Aid/CPR certification, and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.  6. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. 7. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. 8. Ability to move actively with the group of children at site 9. React appropriately to emergency situations. 10. Must provide a health physical and proof of TB testing within 30 days of hire. Benefits: Bi-weekly paycheck and direct deposit. Free membership at the OCYMCA if working 5+ hours a week. Free or discounted fitness classes and programs. Voluntary AFLAC insurance 403(B) Savings Plan Product/service discount program And more!