Youth Program Leader: After-School Activities & Leadership

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Youth Services’ After School @ AYS program at the Cormier Youth Center provides a safe, engaging drop-in environment for middle school students, with activities in sports, STEM, arts, and leadership development.

We are seeking compassionate group leaders who can supervise, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and support program operations while building positive relationships with youth, families, and staff in a welcoming, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Experience with middle school-age youth preferred.
• Ability to lead activities and supervise in a busy drop-in environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements and training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and actively engage middle school students in a safe, supportive environment.
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities across sports, STEM, arts, cooking, and leadership.
• Build positive relationships with youth and maintain active supervision.
• Promote positive behavior and enforce program rules consistently.
• Coordinate daily staff coverage and supervise throughout the building.
• Provide guidance to Assistant Group Leaders and communicate updates to staff.
• Support participant arrival/departure and check-in/check-out procedures.
• Assist with snack service, concession stand, setup, cleanup, and daily operations.
• Respond to injuries/incidents and complete required documentation.
• Foster professional relationships with youth, families, coworkers, and schools.
• Participate in required meetings and training; support other AYS programs as needed.

Skills

Youth engagement

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Safety supervision

Job description

Andover Youth Services’ After School @ AYS program at the Cormier Youth Center provides a safe, engaging drop-in environment for middle school students, with activities in sports, STEM, arts, and leadership development.

We are seeking compassionate group leaders who can supervise, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and support program operations while building positive relationships with youth, families, and staff in a welcoming, inclusive team.