Counselor - School Age Child Care (Swift Creek Locations)

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a Before & After-School Child Care Counselor to support kids in Clover Hill, Deep Creek, Moseley, Spring Run and Winterpock Elementary schools. Hours align with school days: 6:45am-9:15am and/or 3:30pm-6:15pm, offering a meaningful role for energetic role models.

The position pays $16 to $16.50 per hour and invites you to join a mission-driven team that mentors youth and fosters growth through fun, structured activities and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 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 school-age children.
• Be a trusted mentor and a daily highlight in a child’s life.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Creativity

Energy

Enthusiasm

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 Swift Creek Region.

Position: Before & After-School Child Care Counselor
Locations: Clover Hill Elementary, Deep Creek Elementary, Moseley Elementary, Spring Run Elementary and Winterpock Elementary.
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?