AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM STAFF - PART TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

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

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM STAFF - PART TIME YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Description:

$13.72–$15.12/hour | Monday–Friday | Shifts Available 2:00–6:30 PM | Multiple Afterschool Sites Available

Make Your Afternoons Matter

We’re growing our Afterschool team and hiring multiple staff members at locations throughout our community!

Looking for a part-time job that’s active, meaningful, and works around your morning schedule? Join the YMCA and spend your afternoons helping school-aged children learn, play, build confidence, and feel like they belong.

As an Afterschool Program Staff member, you’ll lead games and activities, encourage positive behavior, and help create a safe, welcoming environment where kids can have fun and thrive after the school day ends.

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.

This is a great opportunity for college students, future teachers, psychology or social work students, coaches, paraprofessionals, retirees, and anyone looking for meaningful part-time afternoon work.

Pay, Schedule & Locations

• $13.72–$15.12 per hour
• Shifts available Monday–Friday between 2:00–6:30 PM
• Multiple YMCA Afterschool sites available
• Consistent weekday afternoon hours
• No late nights
• No weekend shifts

With multiple program locations available, we’ll discuss current site openings and scheduling options with you during the hiring process.

Why Work for the Y?

Your afternoons can make a real difference in a child’s day—and you’ll gain valuable experience along the way.

Part-time YMCA employees enjoy:

• Complimentary YMCA Membership
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development and Training
• Retirement Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Employee Resource Groups
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Hands-on experience working with children and families
• Opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and youth-development skills

What You’ll Do

As part of our Afterschool team, you’ll help create the kind of afternoon kids look forward to.

You will:

• 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.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

• Genuinely enjoy working with school-aged children.
• Bring positive energy and aren’t afraid to