Counselor - School Age Child Care (Chester Program Locations)

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Chester (VA); Hybrid; USD 22,041 - 22,730; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, mission-driven team

Community impact

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a Before & After-School Child Care Counselor in Chester, Virginia. This role focuses on creating engaging activities and supporting youth development in a positive environment.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with kids, demonstrate reliability and creativity, and be excited to make a difference in the lives of school-age children. The position offers flexible hours that fit your schedule and an opportunity to grow your career in youth development.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• 6 months of experience in child care or youth work required.

Responsibilities

• Create fun, engaging activities.
• Support youth development through structured play.
• Supervise and inspire a group of children.
• Be a trusted mentor in a child's life.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Creativity

Energy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Be a Hero After the Bell Rings! Join the YMCA of Greater Richmond

Are you ready to make a difference before and after the school day? The YMCA of Greater Richmond is on the lookout for positive, energetic role models to join our team in the Chester Region.

Position: Before & After-School Child Care Counselor

Locations: Bellwood Elementary, Ecoff Elementary, Curtis Elementary, Beulah Elementary and the Chester Family YMCA

Hours: Weekdays - 6:45am-9:15am and/or 3:30pm-6:15pm

Salary Range: $16-16.50 per hour

What You’ll Do:

• Create fun, engaging activities that help kids grow and thrive
• Support youth development through structured play, learning, and leadership
• Supervise and inspire a group of awesome school-age children
• Be a trusted mentor and a daily highlight in a child's life

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a passion for working with kids
• Reliability, creativity, and energy to spare
• Must be 18 with high school diploma or GED
• 6 months of experience is required but your enthusiasm matters most!

Why Join the Y?

• Make a real impact in your community
• Grow your career in youth development
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team

Ready to be the reason a child smiles today? Apply now and bring your spark to the YMCA!