Afterschool Programs Site Lead

Ymca Of Coastal Carolina; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymca Of Coastal Carolina is seeking an Afterschool Site Coordinator to lead the daily operations of the afterschool program at a Myrtle Beach site. You will supervise staff, coordinate with school personnel, and ensure safe, high-quality youth development programming for participating children.

You will train and coach staff, manage enrollments, maintain data, and support budgeting while maintaining strong relationships with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, recreation, human services, or a 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 that support positive youth development and program outcomes.
• Serve as the primary YMCA contact for school administrators, faculty, families, and community partners, fostering strong collaborative relationships.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

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 operations of the afterschool program at a Myrtle Beach site. You will supervise staff, coordinate with school personnel, and ensure safe, high-quality youth development programming for participating children.

You will train and coach staff, manage enrollments, maintain data, and support budgeting while maintaining strong relationships with families and partners.