Full-Time Site Team Lead

Ymcachicago; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 25,416 - 26,243; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan

Free family gym membership

Job summary

Ymcachicago is looking for a Site Team Lead based in Naperville, IL. As a leader, you will ensure positive youth development in daily activities. Responsibilities include program oversight, staff mentorship, and curriculum implementation.

The ideal candidate has experience in childcare or education and is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment. Competitive pay of $18.45–$19.05/hr, along with health insurance and other benefits are offered. Join us in making a positive impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Age 19+ with experience in childcare, education, or youth leadership.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate programs.
• Committed to child safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement positive youth development practices.
• Ensure program quality and assist in curriculum implementation.
• Oversee distribution of materials and snacks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Youth development passion

Team leadership

Program coordination

Job description

Safe N' Sound YMCA, Naperville, IL 60564, USA

Site Team Lead

Pay: $18.45–$19.05/hr

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

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

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

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic — Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated — Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Motivations — Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Ability to Make an Impact — Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility — Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer

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