Site Coordinator - School Age Child Care - West End/Tuckahoe

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a Youth Development Center Director to plan programming, supervise staff, and oversee after-school care in the West End/Tuckahoe area of Richmond. The role runs 1:30pm-6pm and centers on safe, inclusive programming for school-age children.

The position emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting, building strong relationships with families, staff, and partners while ensuring Virginia licensing standards are met by the YMCA.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading groups of youth.
• Virginia DOE licensing qualifications (college-level coursework or CDA).
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading on-site staff.
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for school-age children.
• Building strong relationships with children and families; serving as a key point of communication.
• Ensuring compliance with Virginia DOE licensing requirements and YMCA quality standards.
• Managing site safety, equipment, and facilities.
• Attending required child care trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Youth supervision

Education

Virginia DOE licensing qualifications or CDA

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is looking for a positive role model to help plan programming, assist with center oversight, and supervise children in our after-school child care programs in the West End/Tuckahoe area of Richmond.

The hours for this position are 1:30pm-6pm.

This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is excited to help children grow, learn, and feel supported every day.

What You'll Do

As the Youth Development Center Director, you’ll play a vital role in shaping high-quality programming and building strong relationships with children, families, staff, and school partners. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and led on-site staff
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for school-age children
• Building strong relationships with children and families and serving as a key point of communication
• Ensuring compliance with Virginia DOE licensing requirements and YMCA quality standards
• Managing site safety, equipment, and facilities
• Attending required child care trainings

What You Bring

We're looking for a confident, compassionate leader who is ready to make a difference. Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience leading groups of youth
• A positive, enthusiastic leadership style
• Virginia DOE licensing qualifications (college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required)
• Must be at least 21 years old

Who We Are

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of our community. Guided by our areas of focus-Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility-we strive to create opportunities for all to thrive.

We are deeply committed to access, inclusion, and engagement, valuing the unique experiences and backgrounds of our communities. Our employees live our brand behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility, and we proudly support work-life balance, professional growth, and a collaborative work culture.

The hourly pay range is $17 - $19 per hour.