Youth Development Site Lead - GoForth

About the Role

The YMCA is currently offering a temporary $3.00 per hour stipend for Youth Development Site Leads working in our Before/After School Programs serving Katy ISD, Conroe ISD, and Humble ISD. This temporary stipend is separate from base pay and is available only to employees assigned to eligible locations. The stipend may be modified or discontinued based on organizational needs and funding availability.

Join a team that’s shaping the next generation. At the YMCA, we’re more than an afterschool program provider—we’re a community dedicated to helping young people grow, learn, and thrive. If you’re a motivated leader who is passionate about youth development, safety, and program excellence, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a high-quality program that supports children and families every day.

As an Afterschool Site Lead, you'll serve as the primary leader for a licensed school-age enrichment program, ensuring children are safe, supported, and engaged every day. You'll coordinate daily program operations, implement the YMCA curriculum, ensure licensing compliance, and build strong relationships with families, school partners, and YMCA staff.

Responsibilities

• Keep Children Safe: Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive. Ensure proper supervision, conduct regular headcounts, monitor activities, maintain attendance records, and respond appropriately to emergencies while following YMCA and state licensing requirements.
• Site Management: Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with all YMCA Houston and state regulations and standards. Oversee the daily operations of the afterschool program, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children. Maintains the program site and equipment, assists with the set-up and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of the program area.
• Supervision and Safety: Ensure the safety and security of all children