Youth Development Site Supervisor: Before & After School

GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual YMCA membership

10% discount on most programming

Access to retirement program

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive community

Job summary

Greater Somerset County YMCA in Somerville, NJ, seeks a Site Supervisor for afterschool programs at Somerville YMCA Preschool. This on-site role requires leadership to implement engaging activities, supervise children, and foster a safe, welcoming environment for families.

The position emphasizes building relationships with children and guardians, maintaining discipline per policy, and coordinating space and safety procedures. Part-time hours and community-focused impact are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associates degree in childcare, education, or related field or have a minimum of 2 years' experience working with children ages 5-12.
• Experience working with children in a structured group setting.
• Ability to learn and think quickly to solve child-to-child situations.
• Good communication skills and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of a varied and challenging program of activities for children including Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Supervise all children on the site.
• Build relationships with children and families and greet them positively each day; assist parents/guardians with questions or concerns.
• Maintain discipline with children under the guidance of the GSCYMCA Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Motivate and encourage all children to participate in program activities.
• Provide a safe environment and follow all required safety procedures in case of emergency.
• Develop an attractive, organized, clean, and stimulating space: cleaning and disinfecting equipment daily/weekly, maintaining space and materials, setting up and cleaning up before/after children.
• Keeps Youth Program Director apprised of situations requiring attention.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates degree in childcare, education, or related field

Job description

Greater Somerset County YMCA in Somerville, NJ, seeks a Site Supervisor for afterschool programs at Somerville YMCA Preschool. This on-site role requires leadership to implement engaging activities, supervise children, and foster a safe, welcoming environment for families.

The position emphasizes building relationships with children and guardians, maintaining discipline per policy, and coordinating space and safety procedures. Part-time hours and community-focused impact are central to the role.