Before and After School Adaptive Support Group Leader - CMT YMCA

• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.


• Ensure individual needs of participants are met within program guidelines.


• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.


• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.


• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed at all times.


• Maintain an environment that ensures participant’s safety and well-being.


• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.


• Works with director to determine current needs for program.


• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.


• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.


• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda. 


• Ensure ADA compliance with federal, state, local and YMCA regulations.


• Ensure individual needs of the youth needing support are met and supported while remaining within the approved program parameters.


• Implement reasonable accommodations to programs and activities as needed.


• Review, understand and implement Association IEP Summary Support paperwork.


• Develops and implements adaptive child care curriculum.


• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independent skills


• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files


• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.


• Ensure youth receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon level of documented ability


• Ensure approved level of 1:1; 1:2 or 1:3 (staff/youth) support are maintained as recommended.


• Perform all other duties as assigned

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

• High School/GED/University completion in field or related field (based on position)


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• One to two years related experience preferred


• Ability to use typical business software and office equipment


• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community


• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings


• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period. 


• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University


• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide


• Discounts on YMCA programs


• Discounts on YMCA Childcare