Out of School Time Aide

## Description

**TIMES & DAYS -**Hours available Monday - Friday. During the school year this could include a split shift working in the morning from 6:15am - until school starts (varies by location) and in the afternoon from school dismissal (varies by location) - 6:00pm, with time allocated in the middle of the day for administration and training.

**When applying for this role you could be placed at any of the following locations for the 2026-2027 school year.**

**Aurora** -

• Charles Burrell Elementary - 875 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80011
• Elkhart Elementary - 1020 Eagle St, Aurora, CO 80011
• Iowa Elementary - 16701 E Iowa Ave, Aurora, CO 80017
• Lansing Elementary - 551 Lansing St, Aurora, CO 80010
• Park Lane Elementary - 13001 E 30th Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
• Vassar Elementary - 18101 E Vassar Pl, Aurora, CO 80013

​​​​​​​**POSITION SUMMARY**

• At the direction of Supervisor OST, the Aide OST will assist in the delivery of the program to include curriculum development, behavior management, participant safety and evaluation. The Aide will deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

**OUR PATH**

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: **Elevate Lives and Rise Together**. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our **people, purpose, partnerships and promise**.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

• Support program, daily curriculum activities, in-service days / holidays in accordance with YMCA philosophy and state licensing requirements
• Implement risk management to provide safety and well-being of all children
• Integrate YMCA character development program into daily programming
• Assist Site Supervisor with parental communications and staff with appropriate interactions with children, including discipline procedures
• Proactively clean and/or repair program areas; maintain supplies and equipment
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA Annual Support Campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans
• Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in-services without exception
• Follow dress code; require staff to adhere with staff shirts, name badge, closed-toes shoes
• Provide accurate information about membership and programs
• Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA. Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff members

**LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES**

• Clear Communication • Customer Service • Inclusion • Safety • Active Listening

**ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

**YMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT**

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to be active and regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear
• Be able to lift 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities are required including accurate sight up close, distant, peripheral and focus
• Occasional exposure to wet conditions, and outdoor weather including UV sun rays
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

## Qualifications & Benefits
**QUALIFICATIONS**

• Minimum 16 years old
• Strong skills in human relations
• Upon hiring, complete 25-40 hours of license required childcare training
• Within 30 days of hire, complete YMCA onboarding requirements, required training and certifications including, Bloodborne, First Aid and HazMat

**BENEFITS**

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week