Job Description

Job Location: Newport Mesa Family YMCA - Newport Beach, CA 92660

Salary Range: $16.90 - $20.45 HourlyThe YMCA of Orange County is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are actively seeking highly engaged, intentional, and service-oriented individuals for part-time, seasonal Program Staff to assist with an afterschool Safety Around Water program.

In this program, elementary age students will participate in rotations that include time in the pool under the supervision of certified lifeguards, as well as time outside the pool where your responsibility will be to conduct curriculum-based activities. This role is a profound opportunity to directly impact the lives of the communities we serve by fostering genuine connections, practicing exceptional hospitality, and creating a safe, positive, and enriching environment where every interaction is meaningful. The Program Staff will help support an engaging and well‑supervised setting for 20 children through effective guidance and activity leadership.

Location: Staff will report to an assigned school site at the Newport Mesa School District and accompany students by bus to the Newport-Mesa YMCA facility for program activities. At the end of each program day, staff will travel with students by bus back to the school site.

Work

Schedule: This position is a seasonal opportunity running from September 22 through November 20th. Candidates must be available to attend required training prior to the start of the program and commit to working throughout the entire program period.

• Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Purpose and Impact

• Be a Mentor:
• Guide children ages 5–12 by encouraging respectful choices, modeling YMCA values, and offering steady, positive direction throughout the program.
• Support Smooth Transitions:
• Manage a safe, calm, and structured environment while traveling with students on the bus from school to the Newport Mesa Family YMCA, reinforcing expectations and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Inspire Positive Engagement:
• Engage participants in activities that teach Safety Around Water skills while promoting positive behavior and youth development.
• Build Positive Connections:
• Maintain a safe, organized environment, communicate clearly with students and families, and complete required documentation during program hours.
• Job description will be provided during interview.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 18+ years
• Experience & Skills:
• Experience in working with elementary age children in a daycare, after-school program, or camp preferred.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills.
• Certifications:
• First Aid and CPR certifications required (training provided and paid for by the YMCA).

Benefits & Perks: Invested in You

• FREE YMCA Membership, Classes, and Pool Access.
• FREE Training & Certifications.
• FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc).
• Program Discounts.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Retirement Fund When Eligible.

Learn more about the YMCA and opportunities at: www.ymcaoc.org/careers

Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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