Site Coordinator - Afterschool Program

Socket.dev; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid NJ Sick Leave

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Growth & Career Guidance

Staff Membership & Program Discounts

Job summary

Raritan Bay Area YMCA in Perth Amboy, NJ, is seeking an Afterschool Program Site Coordinator to lead daily operations, ensure safety, and create an engaging environment for children after school. You will supervise counselors and volunteers, provide training, and maintain compliance with NJ childcare licensing and YMCA policies.

Strong leadership and communication are essential. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Education, Recreation, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily afterschool program operations, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
• Supervise and support program counselors and volunteers, including training and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies and NJ childcare licensing, health and safety requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and partners.
• Coordinate activities, events, field trips, and facility use.
• Monitor participation and help develop activities to strengthen the program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Child Development / Education / Recreation or related field

Job description

Description

Lead, Inspire & Make a Difference After School!

Do you enjoy creating meaningful experiences for children while supporting a team and helping a program thrive? Join the Raritan Bay Area YMCA as an Afterschool Program Site Coordinator and help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where children feel supported, included, and encouraged to grow.

For more than 110 years, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA has proudly served the Perth Amboy community and surrounding area. Today, our Y serves more than 6,000 members through programs and initiatives focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 2:30pm to 6:00pm
• Pay: $19 to $20 per hour

Benefits Include

• Paid NJ Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan - Available Upon Hire
• Professional Growth & Career Guidance
• Complimentary YMCA Staff Membership and Discounted Program fees (restrictions apply)

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily afterschool program operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children.
• Supervise, support, and provide guidance to Program Counselors and volunteers, including training and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies and applicable NJ childcare licensing, health & safety requirements.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Coordinate program activities, special events, field trips, facility use, and related setup and cleanup.
• Monitor program participation and effectiveness and assist with developing activities and initiatives that strengthen and expand the program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Education, Recreation, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience working in childcare, youth development, afterschool, or a related program preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise and support staff while working independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid certification, TB test, health clearance, and required NJ childcare licensing trainings must be completed within required timeframes.

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

We are also a drug-free workplace.