Youth Development Counselor Greentree Elementary (Humble ISD)

Brief Description

Join a team that’s shaping the next generation. At the YMCA, we’re more than a childcare provider; we’re a community dedicated to helping young people grow, learn, and thrive. If you’re enthusiastic, responsible, and ready to make a real impact, this role offers the chance to inspire children every day while building meaningful relationships with families and fellow staff.

About the Role

As a Youth Development Leader, you’ll bring energy, creativity, and compassion to our before/after-school and day camp programs. You’ll help create a safe, fun, and enriching environment where youth feel supported, valued, and excited to learn.

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety & Supervision: Keep children safe, engaged, and accounted for at all times. Monitor activities, conduct headcounts, and respond confidently to any situation using YMCA policies and training.
• Guide Positive Behavior: Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment by using positive behavior-management techniques that help children grow socially and emotionally.
• Lead Fun & Meaningful Activities: Bring the YMCA curriculum to life through games, projects, and hands-on learning. Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of every child.
• Model YMCA Values: Demonstrate honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith in everything you do. Be a role model that children look up to.
• Support Daily Operations: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe program space that meets YMCA and state licensing standards.
• Build Strong Relationships: Connect with children, families, school staff, and your YMCA team to create a positive, collaborative community.
• Protect Youth: Follow all child-protection policies, ensure proper sign-in/out procedures, and maintain vigilant supervision of all program areas.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Six months of experience working with youth in a licensed facility, school, church, or similar setting
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention training (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate activities
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to pass state/local background checks and fingerprinting
• TB test and any required immunizations per state/local guidelines

Qualifications

• Clear, positive communication
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to inclusion and cultural competence
• Team-oriented mindset
• Desire to grow and help others grow

Skills That Help You Shine

• Clear, positive communication
• Engage groups of youth
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving
• Commitment to inclusion and cultural competence
• Team-oriented mindset
• Desire to grow and help others grow

Physical & Work Environment Expectations

• This is an active, hands-on role. You’ll be moving, playing, leading activities, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to weather, noise, and the joyful chaos of youth programs.
• Day Camp roles will include outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and extended periods of standing or walking.

Typical Schedule

• Before/After School Program: Part-time, Monday–Friday, typically 2:30 pm–6:30 pm (aligned with ISD calendar). Occasional Saturdays.
• Day Camp Program: Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–6:30 pm with multiple shift options (aligned with ISD breaks). Occasional Saturdays.

Benefits

• Free YMCA Membership
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Paid training and professional development
• Leadership growth pathways within youth development and beyond
• A supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the community and families

Why the YMCA

If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and grow, this is where you belong. The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.