Afterschool Youth Leader & Mentor

YMCA San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA San Antonio is seeking a part-time Youth Leader to supervise a group of children after school under the guidance of the Site Director. You will ensure a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment, supervising arrivals, activities, and transitions while complying with YMCA and state licensing requirements.

This role emphasizes teamwork, positive role modeling, and the ability to plan age-appropriate activities.

Qualifications

• Monday–Friday availability; hours typically 2:30pm–6:30pm.
• Preferred at least 6 months of childcare experience.
• Fingerprinting check required; employer pays fee.
• High School Diploma or GED required; qualifying Work Study accepted.
• Certifications within first 60 days: CPR, First Aid, AED.

Responsibilities

• Supervises children’s arrival and departures, accounting for the attendance of each child.
• Supervises children at all times both in small and large group activities.
• Directs and assists children with learning activities to include homework.
• Implements daily enrichment activities.
• Supervises and safely leads recreational activities.
• Provides age-appropriate behavioral guidance and support.
• Maintains program and facility cleanliness according to YMCA guidelines and standards.
• Builds partnerships with parents, school day care personnel, and the community.
• Distributes snacks and meals to participants in accordance with DFPS regulation.
• Clocks in and out on time daily.
• Completes required on-going training to include: (Pre-service, Great American Trainings, Minimum of 15 training hours annually, First Aid/CPR, Site based Meetings, All-Staff Meetings)
• Participates in school and branch events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Adheres to all YMCA safety procedures.

Skills

Inclusion

Communication & Influence

Developing Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

YMCA San Antonio is seeking a part-time Youth Leader to supervise a group of children after school under the guidance of the Site Director. You will ensure a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment, supervising arrivals, activities, and transitions while complying with YMCA and state licensing requirements.

This role emphasizes teamwork, positive role modeling, and the ability to plan age-appropriate activities.