Youth Development Site Lead- Autumn Creek Elementary

YMCA of Greater Houston; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking a Youth Development Site Lead for Autumn Creek Elementary to supervise the afterschool program, staff, and activities in alignment with YMCA values. You will ensure safety, implement curriculum, monitor behavior, and communicate with parents while coordinating with the Program Director to maintain high-quality care and engagement for children.

This role requires attention to licensing standards, ongoing program improvement, and collaboration with school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with required training in child or youth development.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and mandated trainings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the afterschool program at the site.
• Ensure safety and well‑being of children; monitor behavior and activities.
• Maintain attendance records, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
• Plan age‑appropriate activities aligned with YMCA curriculum.
• Communicate with parents regarding child progress and concerns.
• Coordinate with Program Director on program quality and staffing.
• Lead staff and supervise volunteers ensuring policy adherence.
• Conduct safety drills and maintain site cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Job description

Youth Development Site Lead- Autumn Creek Elementary

Provides direction for the program and staff and implements school-age enrichment program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on youth development, including the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith. Responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of children and leading age‑appropriate activities and appropriately monitoring children’s behavior in care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Site Management: Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with all YMCA Houston and state regulations and standards. Oversee everyday operations of the afterschool program, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children. Maintain the program site and equipment, assist with set‑up and breakdown of activity centers, and clean the program area.
• Supervision and Safety: Ensure the safety and security of all children and staff at the site. Maintain accurate records including attendance, incident reports, and compliance documentation. Monitor the children’s activities to ensure they engage in safe and age‑appropriate behaviors. Monitor staff adherence to policies and redirect as needed. Conduct regular headcounts and maintain accurate attendance records. Respond promptly to emergencies and incidents, following established YMCA policies.
• Behavior Management: Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment. Address behavioral issues calmly and constructively, following established guidelines.
• Program & Policy Compliance: Conduct regular safety drills and inspections to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and organizational policies. Ensure required postings are on display. Follow all organizational policies related to health and safety, child protection, and confidentiality. Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards. Report concerns or issues to the Program Director promptly.
• Program Planning and Implementation: Oversee implementation of age‑appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities outlined in the YMCA approved curriculum. Encourage and facilitate positive social interactions among children. Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of all children. Evaluate program effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.
• Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress, behavior, and any concerns. Address parent inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Follow all organizational policies related to health, safety, child protection, and confidentiality. Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards. Report concerns or issues to the Program Director promptly.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records, including sign‑in sheets and daily rosters.
• Program Growth and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to promote program growth and increase enrollment. Create and execute retention plans to ensure high levels of participant satisfaction and continuity. Monitor and analyze enrollment trends and feedback to identify improvement areas and expansion opportunities.
• Program Quality: Plan and implement lesson/activity plans that include both formal and informal play within the center and outdoors, adhering to the YMCA program model, curriculum, and quality standards.
• Program Evaluation: Lead Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process. Use continuous program monitoring to evaluate youth participation and program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed.
• Child Abuse Prevention: Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Ensure children are signed in and signed out properly, and that only authorized adults are allowed in the facility. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with each child. Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high‑risk locations (bathrooms).

YMCA COMPETENCIES (YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEADER)

• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses themselves effectively in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants) both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential.
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, taking an active role in promoting diversity, inclusion, and global work practices, and cultural competence.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED. Minimum of 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership, or management. Two (2) college courses are equivalent to 100 clock hours. Minimum Standard #744.1017.
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school, or equivalent.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age‑appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Previous experience supervising others preferred.
• Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.
• Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED with demonstrated interest in the welfare of children; prior childcare or babysitting experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to carry out simple one‑ or two‑step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing essential and marginal functions, the employee may need to maintain the physical condition necessary for adequate performance including light to moderate lifting (up to 25 lbs with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs), bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, balancing, and crouching; use of hands and fingers, handling or feeling; reaching; speaking and hearing; use of close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; and must utilize auditory and sensory abilities constantly on the job site.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily indoors during the afterschool program; some exposure to the outdoor environment may occur, including exposure to weather conditions such as heat or cold during summer or winter events. Exposure to noise, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, sweat, spills, and messes within the facility.

Some physical requirements of a day camp position may include endurance, prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, getting into the pool, climbing, and stretching; it requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; and a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willingness to work in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs may occur.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE

Before/After School: Part‑time, typically Monday‑Friday, morning shift 6:30 am - 8:30 am, afternoon shift 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm (start and end time may vary). Program runs concurrently with the ISD calendar. May be required to work Saturdays occasionally.

Camp: Typically Monday‑Friday, 6:30 am - 6:30 pm with a morning, afternoon and evening shift option (start and end time may vary). Camps run concurrently with the ISD calendar breaks. The position will default to a Youth Development Counselor during Camp Seasons unless the employee applies for an alternative position. May be required to work Saturdays occasionally.

Must be available to attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings. Details will be provided in advance.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily to an assigned site/camp; however, there are occasions when travel to other locations.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.