Program Lead Out of School Time

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver; Glendale (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Program discounts

Retirement contribution option

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is seeking an Out-of-School Time Program Lead at Glendale Sports Center in Glendale, CO. The role leads activities, supports staff, and ensures a safe, engaging environment aligned with YMCA values, including caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The position emphasizes delivering high-quality customer service, supervising youth, and integrating character development into daily programming, with hours aligned to after-school slots.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 months (460 hours) experience with children under 13
• Strong group management and conflict resolution skills
• Experience creating interactive youth activities and educational enrichment
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Deliver OST program and lead activities
• Support staff and ensure safety and engagement
• Provide welcoming environment and customer service
• Observe behavior and assist in supervising groups up to 15 youth
• Maintain program areas, supplies and equipment
• Attend trainings and staff meetings
• Follow YMCA policies and dress code

Skills

Group management

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Youth activities

Educational enrichment

Evenings/weekends flexibility

CPR/First Aid within 30 days

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced
Job Location: Glendale Sports Center (Glendale) - Glendale, CO 80246
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $19.79 - $19.79 Hourly
Times & Days - Hours available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday afternoons from 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday afternoons from 1:30pm - 6:00pm

The hours after school are full of opportunity—and great leaders help make them meaningful.

As an Out-of-School Time Program Lead, you’ll guide a team in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where youth can learn, build friendships, and grow in confidence. From leading activities and supporting staff to helping programs run smoothly, you’ll play a key role in bringing the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to life each day.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Lead, working as part of the YMCA Center team, will help deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. Under the direction of the Site Director, the Program Lead is responsible for supporting the delivery of the OST program which includes behavior management and participant safety. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

OUR PATH

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing daily activities, in-service days, in accordance with YMCA philosophy and state licensing requirements
• Implement risk management to provide safety and well-being of all children
• Integrate YMCA character development program into daily programming
• Assist Supervisor and help to observe behavior, activities, and engagement for groups of up to 15 youth.
• Proactively clean and/or repair program areas; maintain supplies and equipment
• Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in-services without exception
• Follow dress code; require staff to adhere with staff shirts, name badge, closed-toes shoes
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays in accordance with location volume and events
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA Annual Support Campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear

• Be able to lift 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities are required including accurate sight up close, distant, peripheral and focus
• Occasional exposure to wet conditions, and outdoor weather including UV sun rays
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

YMCA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 months (460 hours) experience working with children under 13 years of age required; experience in a youth centered educational learning environment preferred. Verified experience prior to hire
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Experience creating interactive and educational activities, youth development, academic enrichment and arts
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays in accordance with location volume and events
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire

BENEFITS

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week