Counselor - School Age Child Care (Richmond City Program Locations)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Making a real impact in the community

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is hiring an After-School Child Care Counselor in the Richmond City Region. This position focuses on creating fun activities that foster growth and development in school-age children.

Candidates should have a positive attitude, creativity, and the ability to inspire kids. The role requires being 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED, and a passion for youth development.

Join us to make a meaningful impact and help kids thrive!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 6 months of experience is required but enthusiasm matters most.

Responsibilities

• 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 in a child's life.

Skills

Positive attitude

Creativity

Reliability

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 after the school day? The YMCA of Greater Richmond is on the lookout for positive, energetic role models to join our team in the Richmond City Region.

Position: After-School Child Care Counselor

Locations: Cardinal Elementary, Fox Elementary, Francis Elementary, Holton Elementary and Mary Munford Elementary, the Northside Family YMCA and Redd Elementary.

Hours: Weekdays - 2:00pm-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!