Afterschool Programs Lead - Youth Development

Ymca Of Coastal Carolina; North Conway (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymca Of Coastal Carolina is seeking an Afterschool Site Coordinator to lead the daily operation of our school-based afterschool program. You will supervise staff, coordinate with schools and families, and ensure safe, engaging youth programming.

You will manage admissions, data reporting, budgeting, and family engagement activities while upholding YMCA standards and policies. This role requires strong leadership and collaborative communication.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, recreation, human services, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience in youth development, childcare, education, or a related setting, with leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, behavior management, and quality youth programming.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Experience with program administration, data management, and basic budget oversight preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and program management software.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications, or the ability to obtain required certifications within YMCA-established timeframes.
• Must successfully complete all required background screenings and comply with YMCA Child Protection Policies and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the assigned afterschool site, ensuring high-quality programming, participant safety, and compliance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Train, supervise, schedule, coach, and evaluate site staff and volunteers.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and ensure adequate staffing to support daily program operations.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Serve as the primary YMCA contact for school administrators, faculty, families, and community partners.
• Promote participant recruitment and enrollment while supporting outreach efforts to ensure program accessibility and sustainability.
• Monitor program quality, participant engagement, and outcome measures, implementing improvements as needed to meet YMCA and funding requirements.
• Collect, maintain, and submit required program documentation and outcome data, including attendance, academic indicators, assessments, incident reports, and other required records.
• Assist with program budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Plan and facilitate family engagement activities, parent communication, and community events that strengthen relationships and connect families to YMCA programs and services.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and program spaces remain clean, organized, safe, and well maintained.
• Support YMCA fundraising initiatives, special events, and other association-wide activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Data management

Budget oversight

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Program management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, child development, recreation, human services, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Program management software

Job description

Ymca Of Coastal Carolina is seeking an Afterschool Site Coordinator to lead the daily operation of our school-based afterschool program. You will supervise staff, coordinate with schools and families, and ensure safe, engaging youth programming.

You will manage admissions, data reporting, budgeting, and family engagement activities while upholding YMCA standards and policies. This role requires strong leadership and collaborative communication.