After School Site Coordinator

YMCA of the Black Hills; Custer (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA staff membership

Job summary

YMCA of the Black Hills in Custer, SD is hiring a Kidstop Site Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. You will lead one afterschool site, supervise staff, and deliver engaging activities for elementary and middle school students.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with school staff, and clear communication with families. Background check is required; starting pay is $17/hour with DOE, and a free YMCA staff membership is included.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or working with children in an educational or youth program setting.
• Ability to lead and mentor a staff team.
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of one Kidstop site and maintain a safe, engaging environment.
• Lead on-site, deliver age-appropriate curriculum, and supervise staff performance.
• Collaborate with school personnel and communicate with families.
• Manage lesson plans, safety protocols, equipment, and records.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Communication

Team management

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

Starting DECEMBER 2026!

Starting Pay: $17.00+ per hour DOE

Location: Custer, SD

Shift: Monday - Friday afternoons for approximately 22 hours per week

Benefits: Free YMCA staff membership!

Are you a natural leader with a passion for youth development? The YMCA of the Black Hills in Custer, SD is seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to join our team as a Kidstop Site Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is essential in delivering a high-quality afterschool experience for local children-and offers the chance to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Site Coordinator, you will oversee the daily operations of one of our Kidstop sites, creating a welcoming and enriching environment where elementary and middle school students can learn, grow, and thrive. Through hands-on leadership and thoughtful program delivery, you'll help kids build soft skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity, all while ensuring their emotional and physical safety.

You'll lead with purpose, implementing age-appropriate curriculum and helping shape a space that supports both structure and fun. As the key on-site leader, you'll conduct regular evaluations of staff performance, offer constructive feedback, and foster a culture of recognition and growth. Your ability to mentor your team and create a cohesive, motivated staff environment will be critical to the program's success.

Strong collaboration with school personnel is a central part of the role. You'll build and maintain positive relationships with principals, teachers, and administrative staff to ensure alignment between the Kidstop program and the educational goals of each school community.

Communication with families is just as important. You'll keep parents informed about their child's experience and progress, while cultivating a welcoming, trustworthy connection with them. You'll also manage lesson plans, maintain safety protocols, oversee equipment and supplies, and ensure accurate record-keeping for attendance, incidents, and program reports.

This role requires someone proactive, organized, and people-centered-able to manage the needs of children, staff, and families with professionalism and care. You'll attend and contribute to regular meetings with other Site Coordinators and the Youth Development team to stay aligned and share best practices.

The ideal candidate will have teaching experience or a strong background in youth programming, along with leadership capabilities and a genuine passion for child development. If you're ready to lead with integrity, inspire others, and bring energy and structure to every afternoon, we want to hear from you.

What You Bring

• Experience teaching or working with children in an educational or youth program setting
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with school staff, parents, and YMCA members
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

Must be able to pass a background check.

Salary: $17 per hour