Full-Time Site Team Lead

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 25,416 - 26,243; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

403(b)

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Site Team Lead to implement positive youth development practices and ensure program quality. The role involves mentoring staff and engaging directly with youth, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications include being 19+ with relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to lead and support families. Benefits include health insurance, a consistent schedule, and a free family gym membership among others.

Qualifications

• Must be 19+ with experience in childcare or youth leadership.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for youth development are essential.
• Ability to lead a team and support families is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of positive youth development practices.
• Assist in implementing curriculum and provide leadership to staff.
• Oversee ordering and distribution of program supplies.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Strong communication skills

Leadership and team coordination

Job description

As a Site Team Lead, you will work to ensure the implementation of positive youth development practices with all daily activities and interactions with children. The Site Team Lead is responsible for ensuring program quality including assisting in implementing curriculum, providing leadership and guidance to staff and overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials and all supplies needed to operate the program. They will also provide direct service, when necessary, to execute the program. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.

Why You’ll Thrive Here

• Leadership with impact — mentor staff and engage directly with youth


• Culture of growth — learn, lead, and advance with training and development


• Community that cares — be part of a team that values equity, inclusion, and well‑being

Perks & Benefits

• Pay: $18.45–$19.05/hr


• Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts)


• Health insurance, PTO, 403(b), free family gym membership, and more


• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations: Safe 'N Sound YMCA Before & After School programs throughout Naperville, Aurora, and North Aurora for the 2026‑2027 school year!

Qualifications

• Age 19+ with experience in childcare, education, or youth leadership


• Strong communication skills and passion for youth development


• Ability to lead a team, coordinate programs, and support families


• Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor


• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children


• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor


• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required