Afterschool Coordinator (Castle Hill YMCA)

Salary: $22.00 Hourly Being part of the YMCA Afterschool staff team is a deeply rewarding job where you support childrens learning, help build strong connections, and have a positive impact on so many in your community. At Y Afterschool, we will create a safe and fun space for kids to learn and grow, lead creative activities, and help them develop valuable skills. This is an opportunity to make a real difference and gain invaluable leadership and interpersonal experience. The Castle Hill YMCA is seeking an Afterschool Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Afterschool Coordinator will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program and ensuring that Y Afterschool programming is aligned and supportive of the broader schools academic goals and Common Core standards. The Afterschool Coordinator will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children, as well as providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth. Specifically, the Afterschool Coordinator will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities and staff; managing day-to-day operations; maintaining accurate program documentation (incident reports, behavior reports, sign-in/sign-out sheets); and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. The Afterschool Coordinator serves as the Data Manager for the Afterschool program, ensuring all records (including digital) are entered in a timely and accurate manner. Key Responsibilities * Direct programs serving the designated grade level band (K-5 or 6-8), ensuring all activities and services are age-appropriate and aligned with DYCD program requirements. * Drive the adoption of best practices in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and oversee the design and delivery of highly engaging activities that support holistic student development. * Ensure programs and services are deeply integrated into the specific community we serve and meet the diverse needs of all community members. * Develop and execute effective strategies for recruiting and retaining participants, aiming for consistently high attendance rates and sustained program engagement. * Utilize quantitative measures, quality monitoring tools, and external evaluations to demonstrate program effectiveness. * Routinely analyze data and assessment results to identify trends, measure outcomes, and implement adjustments designed to continuously improve program quality and meet or exceed all established program goals. * Successfully establish, maintain, and leverage connections with local community partners, public/private funders, and external evaluators to enhance program services, increase resource availability, and ensure sustained program success. * Promote best practices in mental wellness, ensuring staff are well-trained in providing a supportive environment and identifying participants who may benefit from mental wellness support/referrals. * Oversee the selection of an evidence-based SEL curriculum that is adaptable to a dynamic after-school setting (COMPASS Elementary or SONYC). Ensure all SEL programming is deliberate and clearly defines the specific social and emotional competencies that staff seek to develop in participants. * Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with host school administration and staff. * Proactively coordinate and discuss planned activity schedules, particularly those related to STEAM and Literacy initiatives, to ensure alignment and integration with the host school's academic goals. * Maintain accurate program documentation as required by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), and YMCA of Greater New York. * Understand and communicate the YMCAs core values and th