Afterschool Site Lead: Lead Youth Programs & Impact

YMCA of Greater Houston; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on YMCA programs

Paid training and development

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking an Afterschool Site Lead to manage a licensed school-age enrichment program. You will ensure safety, supervise staff, and deliver YMCA curriculum while building strong relationships with families and school partners.

The role emphasizes program quality, licensing compliance, and community engagement in a part-time capacity, with opportunities to impact youth development daily.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED; 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management.
• At least one year of experience with youth in a licensed setting.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate activities and programming.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Able to pass state/local background checks and FBI fingerprinting requirements.
• Current TB test and health screenings or immunizations as required.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe by maintaining supervision, attendance records, and emergency responses per YMCA and licensing requirements.
• Oversee daily afterschool operations as Texas Site Director, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
• Ensure staff follow policies; monitor activities and behavior; conduct headcounts and attend to emergencies.
• Implement positive behavior management and inclusive practices.
• Conduct safety drills, ensure postings, and uphold health, safety, and confidentiality standards.
• Plan age-appropriate activities aligned with YMCA curriculum; promote social interactions and learning.
• Communicate with parents about progress and concerns; maintain clean, organized environments.
• Maintain enrollment and attendance records and support program growth and retention.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

AED

Youth development

Program planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

70 clock hours training in child/youth development

Job description

YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking an Afterschool Site Lead to manage a licensed school-age enrichment program. You will ensure safety, supervise staff, and deliver YMCA curriculum while building strong relationships with families and school partners.

The role emphasizes program quality, licensing compliance, and community engagement in a part-time capacity, with opportunities to impact youth development daily.