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BASE Hiring Fair September 2025

YMCA of Greater Seattle
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About the BASE Program


The YMCA’s Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) Program provides a safe, engaging environment for school-age children outside of regular school hours. Our dedicated staff lead activities that promote learning, creativity, physical activity, and social-emotional growth. BASE gives kids the opportunity to build relationships, develop life skills, and discover their potential—all while supporting working families in our community.

 

Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) Program Hiring Fair

 

📅 Date: September 6, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Matt Griffin YMCA: 3595 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188-5224

 

Get hired on the spot! Apply, interview, and take the first step toward joining a team that supports youth and families in our communities. Walk away with a school-year position that offers meaningful work, skill-building, and the chance to make a lasting impact. Submit your application and come ready to interview.

 

Available Locations (Please Select Location Preference in Screening Question):

Auburn

Bellevue/Redmond area

Dale Turner/Shoreline

Dale Turner/Edmonds

Kent

Matt Griffin

Meredith Mathews

Northshore

Sammamish

Snoqualmie

University

West Seattle

Available Roles (Please Select Role Preference in Screening Question):

BASE Instructor

Lead Instructor

Supervisor

Questions? Email us at YDEVhr@seattleymca.org

 

Job Summaries

 

BASE Instructor (Part-Time)

Supports the daily implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children in a safe and engaging environment. Ensures the health, safety, and positive experience of all participants through active supervision and adherence to YMCA policies. Communicates effectively with parents/guardians and helps maintain a welcoming, well-organized program space. Hiring Range: $21.16-22.00/Hour

 

Lead Instructor (Full Time, Some Part-Time Options)

Plans and leads daily activities that are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants. Provides guidance and support to staff and volunteers while assisting with program operations, parent communication, and site organization. Acts as the on-site lead when designated staff are not present, maintaining YMCA policies and child safety standards. Hiring Range: $22.00-24.20/Hour

 

Supervisor (Full-Time) 
Oversees the planning, implementation, and quality of all program activities, ensuring they meet YMCA standards and child safety requirements. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff while managing site operations, parent communication, and budget responsibilities. Builds strong relationships with families, school partners, and the community to create a positive and engaging program environment. Hiring Range: $24.00-26.84

 

What You’ll Get from Working at the Y

Individual YMCA of Greater Seattle membership

Free access to mental health resources

Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)

Discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare and day camp programs

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance*

*Some benefits available only to full-time staff.

 

MMR Vaccination Required: Licensed School Age Programs require Mumps, Measles and Rhubella immunization in accordance with Department of Children, Youth and Family requirments. 


Responsibilities

 

What you'll be doing

 

Instructor

  • Implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
  • Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
  • May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
  • Professionally communicates day-to-day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
  • Assists in maintaining developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
  • May prepare and serve snacks. Cleans snack area.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Lead Instructor

  • Plans and implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum provided by the YDCoE.
  • Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
  • May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
  • Professionally communicates day-to-day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
  • Assists in maintaining developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
  • May prepare and serve snacks. Cleans snack area.
  • Assists at Check in or out for parents.
  • Assumes responsibility for program operation when DCYF designated and qualified staff is not on premises.
  • Provides onsite support for the school based Play Everyday Program at the school. 
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisor

  • Ensures planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum. Is responsible for the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior and event plans. 
  • Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates child care site staff/volunteers. Is responsible for professional development planning. Conducts staff meetings and organizes trainings. Maintains required staff/child ratios.
  • Professionally communicates as needed confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians including newsletters, individual parent communication and parent/teacher conferences.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
  • Maintains professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel and the community. May plan and conduct events for parents.
  • Maintains required child/staff ratio. Provides direct supervision to a group of children.
  • Maintain required records according to YMCA and DEL standards, including attendance records, immunization records, registration information, accident reports, discipline records and fire evacuation records.
  • Recruits new enrollments and works in partnership with the school to be an onsite partner with school staff and administration.
  • Ensures that site supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary.
  • May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets and responsible for managing the site budget.
  • Ensures developmentally appropriate classrooms including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
  • May supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
  • Purchase, prepare and serve snacks.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants


Qualifications

 

What we're looking for in an applicant

 

Instructor

  • 16 years of age or older, 18 or older is preferred.
  • 1-2 years’ experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
  • Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
  • Experience planning and implementing group activities.
  • We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you. 
  • Completion of minimum STARS required training, CPR/First Aid Training*
  • Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.**
    *At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 30 days after employment.)
    **At hire, or during onboarding for position.

Preferred Education/Experience

  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
  • Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
  • High school diploma or the equivalent of one.

 

Lead

  • 18 years of age or older.
  • 2 or more years’ experience with children; camps, child care, tutoring, and nannying.
  • Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
  • Experience planning and implementing group activities
  • Have completed 12 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework and have a GED or high school diploma.
  • Completion of minimum STARS required training**
  • Certification in CPR/First aid*
  • We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you. 
  • Food worker card.
  • Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.* 
    *At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 30 days after employment.)
    **At hire, or during onboarding for position.

Preferred Education/Experience

  • 21 years of age or older
  • Leadership or supervisory experience (1-2 years)
  • Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
  • Ability to speak any language in addition to English.

 

 

Supervisor

  • Three years or more of experience working with children, camps, childcare, tutoring or nannying.
  • One year or more of supervisory experience.
  • High school graduate or equivalent. 
  • Have completed 30 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework.
  • 21 years of age or older.
  • Ability to model and demonstrate Y values; caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
  • Experience planning and implementing group activities.
  • We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you. 

Preferred Education/Experience

  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
  • Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. 
  • 45 credits of 100-level or above college-level course work
  • Previous experience in school age care programs and summer day camps.

 

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you

  • Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
  • Are very adaptable.
  • Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
  • Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
  • Truly enjoy being of service to people.
  • Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
  • Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

 

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values

  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Honesty
  • Caring
  • Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

 

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.