What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Age Program Facilitator position at Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters?
Position Title: School-Age Program Facilitator Department: CDC
Status: Part-time (25 hours a week) Reports to: CDC DirectorFLSA Status: Non-exempt Revision Date: 01/23/2026
Location(s) – ASYMCA Child Development Center
Basic Job Description : Give leadership, direction, and supervision to an assigned group of children in the after-school classroom and assist with the implementation of program curriculum. Provide quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Create an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child. Comfort children in distress immediately and show as much individual attention as possible to each child while being cognizant of your group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Under the supervision of the CDC Director and Assistant Director at ASYMCA-El Paso, the After-School Coordinator will have the following responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
essential functions.
Tools and Equipment Used : Standard office equipment and machines such as telephone, classroom tablet, and multi-function copy machine.
Licenses/Certifications : A motor vehicle background check is required to drive the bus. A valid driver's license is a must.
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Status: Part-time (25 hours a week) Reports to: CDC DirectorFLSA Status: Non-exempt Revision Date: 01/23/2026
Location(s) – ASYMCA Child Development Center
Basic Job Description : Give leadership, direction, and supervision to an assigned group of children in the after-school classroom and assist with the implementation of program curriculum. Provide quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Create an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child. Comfort children in distress immediately and show as much individual attention as possible to each child while being cognizant of your group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Under the supervision of the CDC Director and Assistant Director at ASYMCA-El Paso, the After-School Coordinator will have the following responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
- Driving the ASYMCA bus to transport children between their corresponding schools and the ASYMCA.
- Developing and preparing plans outlining learning experiences and activities for a group of children.
- Taking an active role in the development of performance objectives, implementing and monitoring programming to meet desired outcomes.
- Implementing the children’s learning programs to meet the needs, special interest of children in accordance with the lesson plan.
- Ensuring children's safety and knowing how to carry out emergency procedures when needed.
- Participating in in-service trainings to meet the continuing education requirements established by the licensing office.
- Always interacting positively with the children including during dinnertime, snack time, group activity, and outdoor time.
- Playing a key role in the development of short and long-term plans for programs and activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
- Writing reports, curriculum plans, and letters.
- Physically intervening in situations where the safety of a child may be compromised.
- Participating in special events, field trips and special programs.
- Understanding and maintaining compliance with state regulations, Texas Rising Star requirements, and inspections procedures, as well as policies and procedures as outlined in the staff handbook.
- Providing a clean, sanitary, and attractive room, including shelves, closets, drawers, snack/kitchen area, and monitoring children’s activities to ensure that children clean up after themselves.
- Working cooperatively with all staff and communicating directly.
- Observing behavior of children and discussing unusual behaviors with the CDC Director and Assistant Director.
- Demonstrating flexibility to move from one group of children to another when requested.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
- Minimum of AA in ECE, ECD, Education & Teaching or CDA preferred.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Previous experience planning, organizing, and implementing age- and developmentally-appropriate activities preferred.
- Previous experience working with diverse groups and building genuine relationships across backgrounds.
- Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
- Position is physically demanding and requires constant bending, stooping, and lifting (15lbs), as well as walking and standing; must be willing to assist in moving household items and furniture.
essential functions.
Tools and Equipment Used : Standard office equipment and machines such as telephone, classroom tablet, and multi-function copy machine.
Licenses/Certifications : A motor vehicle background check is required to drive the bus. A valid driver's license is a must.
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Work in a classroom setting -- sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and use hands, arms and legs for dexterity, balance. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Lift, carry and balance objects weighing up to 30 pounds, pull and push such objects as file drawers and supplies.
- Prioritize and multi-task work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking.
- Perform safe operations of office equipment and machines, as well as recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace.
- Hear, see (including peripheral vision and distinction of colors), read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and origins.