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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Afterschool LEAPS Program Sentry - **Company:** YMCA - **Location:** Syracuse, NY, United States - **Salary:** $68,640.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Oracle Cluster File System (OCFS2), Sentry - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5df0a3ea798258f3 ## About the Role * Previous experience working with children under 13 years of age. * Previous experience working in a security or policing position preferred. * Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people. * Possess a general knowledge and understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission. * Ability to work in an environment where flexibility and patience are often required., * Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. * Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses. ## Description Under the direction of the LEAPS Site Coordinator, the LEAPS Sentry is responsible for helping to maintain order and for protecting the well-being of students, staff, and visitors during program hours. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application. Essential Functions: * Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. * Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA. * Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty. * Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required. * Familiarize oneself with the YMCA School Age Child Care objectives and consider these objectives in delivery of * services. * Provides protection of students, faculty and support service personnel. * Maintains order in school hallways and cafeteria. * Intervenes directly to control disturbances among students. * Reports to the supervisor, by radio receiver-transmitter or telephone, any emergency situations that may require police assistance. * Completes, or assists in completion, of incident reports. * Attends orientation and in-service training sessions relative to rules, regulations policies, first aid, conflict resolution and human relations. * Observe and follow the YMCA School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. * Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left. * Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. Assist with behavior management of program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement, and encouragement of age-appropriate expectations. Set up guidelines and environments that minimize the need for discipline and provide steps towards progressive discipline as needed. * Provide a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff. * Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. Foster the growth of skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one's best. * Assist with supervision of snack, dismissal, and other program transitions as assigned. * Assist with maintaining staff sign-in logs, visitor sign-in logs, and other related records on a daily basis. * Follow the Syracuse City School District's Code of Conduct at all times. * Assist in conducting monthly fire drills, shelter in place drills and daily health checks as required by OCFS. * Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, and program participants. Any issues/concerns should be reported to the Director. * Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings/workshops (for both the YMCA and SACC clearance requirements.) * Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis. * All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor., ? Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care. * Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will: ? Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS. ? Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL). Trainings & Certifications: * Must complete annual safety, combating sexual harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service. * Must hold Medication Administration Certification or successfully complete no later than 90 days after employment begins. * Be responsible for completing a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first 15 hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (training sessions will be held monthly, online and/or during monthly staff meetings). YMCA Leadership Competencies: * Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause. * Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. * Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. * Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. * Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. ## Related Videos - [From Doubt to Confidence: How Sentry Uses Verdaccio to Bulletproof SDK Releases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/739-from-doubt-to-confidence-how-sentry-uses-verdaccio-to-bulletproof-sdk-releases) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [The Snowball Effect of Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/523-the-snowball-effect-of-open-source) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Claude Code Source Leak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/725-the-claude-code-source-leak)