Afterschool Program Lead

greateraustinyexternal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Free household membership to Greater A

Additional Perks: Free household gym/Y

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA seeks a Program Lead to run an on-site school-year program and summer camp, owning daily operations, staff management, and program quality.

You’ll collaborate with school staff, principals, and teachers, ensuring safety and engaging activities while representing the YMCA’s mission on campus.

Responsibilities include scheduling, curriculum delivery, compliance with licensing standards, and strong parent communication to support student growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year licensed childcare experience or experience in an accredited school setting
• Proven experience supervising and developing a team
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage group behavior and resolve challenges calmly
• Professional, customer-focused approach
• Reliable transportation and flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends
• Growth Mindset and team collaboration
• Effective communication with members, families, and staff

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring safety and exceptional experience for students
• Coach and inspire your team, foster collaboration and accountability
• Implement daily schedules and curriculum including activities and outdoor play
• Follow Texas childcare licensing standards and YMCA policies
• Ensure safety and security during all program activities and field trips
• Partner with school principals, teachers, and PTAs to support campus initiatives
• Promote social-emotional development and academic support through relationships
• Maintain clear communication with parents, caregivers, staff, and supervisors
• Complete documentation and maintain confidential records
• Participate in committees and assist with program-wide events and trainings
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Customer-focused

Reliability & transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Your Role Matters

As the Program Lead, you will lead an on-site programduring the school year and a summer camp program over the summer months, taking ownership of all daily operations, staff management, and program quality. You will ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for all participants while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.,You will be embedded on campus, supporting school staff, building strong partnerships with principals and teachers, andassistingwithspecial eventsand activities.You Will be responsible formanaging any grant and special initiatives at that campusor camp.You Will serve as the YMCA’s on-site representative, modeling its mission, vision, and values, and creating meaningful connections with students, families, staff, and the school community.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Oversee all daily operations, ensuring safety, compliance, andexceptionalexperience for students.
• Guide, coach, and inspire your team,fostercollaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Implement daily schedules and curriculum, including games, creative projects, learning activities, and outdoor play.
• Follow Texas Childcare licensing standards and YMCA policies tomaintaina secure environment.
• Ensure the safety,healthand security of all participants in our programs including while on off-site fieldtrips.
• Partner with school principals, teachers, and PTAs, supporting campus initiatives andspecial events.
• Promote social-emotionaldevelopment, academic support, and positive behavior through strong relationships and intentional guidance.
• Maintainclear, consistent communication with parents, caregivers, staff, and supervisors.
• Address behavior concerns, scheduling needs, or late pickups with flexibility and composure.
• Modelthe Y'smission, vision, and values every day, sharing our story and culture with students, staff, and the school community.
• Completeaccuratedocumentation andmaintainconfidential records related to attendance, behavior, and health.
• Participate in internal committees andassistwith program-wide events andtrainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Y

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of1 yearlicensed childcare experience or experience in an accredited school setting
• Proven experience supervising and developing a team
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage group behavior and resolve challenges calmly
• Professional, customer-focused approach
• Reliable transportation and flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends.
• Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
• Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
• Customer Focused:Anticipatesneeds and ensures quality, member-centered service.
• Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.
• Ensure Accountability:Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manage Ambiguity:Operateeffectively, even when things areuncertainor the way forward is unclear.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires the ability to actively supervise and engage with children throughout the program day. The Program Lead must be able to stand, walk, and move around the site for extended periods, participate in physical activities such as games and outdoor play, and lift or carry materials and supplies up to 25--35 pounds. The role also requires bending, kneeling, and stretching to support students, maintains safe and organized spaces, and respond quickly to the needs of the program. Clear communication with staff, students, parents, and school personnel is essential, and employees must maintain awareness of their environment to ensure safety at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Our mission isn't just a statement--it's a guiding force that shapes our actions every day. Rooted in our unwavering commitment to serving our community and esteemed team members, our mission is a true way of life. We're passionate about fostering health and wellness for all, and we're truly excited to introduce the following comprehensive benefits package that has been thoughtfully designed to prioritize your well-being.

• Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, to ensure the well-being of our employees.
• Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon meeting eligibility, empowering employees to plan for their future.
• Paid Time Off: Work-life integration is important to us, which is why we provide up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional Perks: Free household membership to facilities operated by the Greater Austin YMCA, which is worth $1,200+ annually.