Afterschool Program Mentor — Part-Time (2–6:30 PM)

Ymca-of-Southeastern-North-Carolina; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA Membership

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development

Retirement Benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Team-oriented Environment

Hands-on Experience

Leadership Opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina in Wilmington, NC is hiring part-time Afterschool Program Staff to support school-age children with games, activities, and learning after school.

Shifts are Monday–Friday 2:00–6:30 PM at multiple sites; pay is $13.72–$15.12 per hour with no late nights or weekend shifts. This role is ideal for students, teachers-in-training, or anyone who enjoys helping children thrive in a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• No formal childcare experience? Don’t automatically count yourself out. If you’re dependable, energetic, enjoy working with kids, and are willing to learn, we want to hear from you. Experience in childcare, camps, recreation, education, coaching, youth programs, or similar settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and supervise school-aged children in a safe, supportive environment.
• Lead games, physical activities, enrichment activities, crafts, and other engaging experiences.
• Implement the YMCA curriculum and daily lesson and activity plans within established guidelines.
• Encourage positive behavior, teamwork, confidence, responsibility, and healthy choices.
• Build positive, authentic relationships with children and families.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about program activities and their child’s experience as appropriate.
• Make ongoing observations of children to support their development and program experience.
• Maintain required program records, including attendance, incident, and behavior documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized program site and equipment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and program activities.
• Follow YMCA safety and child-protection procedures.
• Implement YMCA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.

Job description

YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina in Wilmington, NC is hiring part-time Afterschool Program Staff to support school-age children with games, activities, and learning after school.

Shifts are Monday–Friday 2:00–6:30 PM at multiple sites; pay is $13.72–$15.12 per hour with no late nights or weekend shifts. This role is ideal for students, teachers-in-training, or anyone who enjoys helping children thrive in a safe, welcoming environment.