Youth Development Site Lead - Summerwood

Brief Description

Earn an additional $3.00 per hour stipend for Youth Development Site Leads working in Before/After School Programs serving Katy ISD, Conroe ISD, and Humble ISD. The temporary stipend is separate from base pay, applies only to eligible locations, and may be modified or discontinued based on organizational needs and funding availability.

Responsibilities

• Keep Children Safe: Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment, conduct regular headcounts, monitor activities, maintain attendance records, and respond to emergencies in accordance with YMCA and state licensing requirements.
• Site Management: Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensure compliance with YMCA Houston and state regulations, oversee daily operations, maintain the program site and equipment, and assist with set‑up, breakdown, and cleaning of activity areas.
• Supervision and Safety: Maintain accurate records (attendance, incident reports, compliance documentation), monitor staff adherence to policies, conduct regular headcounts, and respond promptly to emergencies following YMCA policies.
• Behavior Management: Implement positive behavior management techniques, address behavioral issues calmly and constructively, and promote a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Program & Policy Compliance: Conduct safety drills and inspections, ensure required postings are displayed, follow health, safety, child protection, and confidentiality policies, and keep the environment clean and organized.
• Program Planning and Implementation: Oversee age‑appropriate structured and unstructured activities per YMCA curriculum, encourage positive social interactions, adapt activities to diverse needs, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents about progress and concerns, address inquiries promptly, and maintain confidentiality and safety standards.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records, including sign‑in sheets and daily rosters.
• Program Growth and Retention: Develop strategies to increase enrollment, create retention plans, monitor enrollment trends, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Program Quality: Plan and implement lesson/activity plans that align with YMCA program model, curriculum, and quality standards.
• Program Evaluation: Lead Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process, use continuous monitoring to evaluate youth participation and program effectiveness, and make necessary adjustments.
• Child Abuse Prevention: Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors, follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements, ensure proper sign‑in/out procedures, control access to the facility, and secure high‑risk areas.

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 college courses equal 100 clock hours)
• Minimum Standard #744.1017
• At least one year of experience working with youth in a licensed childcare facility, school, church, or similar setting
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age‑appropriate activities and programming
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to pass state and local background checks and FBI fingerprinting requirements
• Current TB test and any required health screenings or immunizations per state and local regulations

Physical & Work Environment

• Active leadership role requiring regular movement (standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching) throughout the program site
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lb
• Work locations include classrooms, cafeterias, playgrounds, gymnasiums, and outdoor recreation spaces with varying weather conditions, moderate noise levels, and active youth programming
• During camp seasons, may transition to Youth Development Counselor duties involving hiking, swimming, field trips, and extended periods of standing and walking

Schedule

• Before/After School Program (part‑time): Monday–Friday, typically 6:30 am–8:30 am and/or 2:30 pm–6:30 pm (aligned with ISD calendar); occasional Saturdays may be required
• Camp Program: Monday–Friday, operating between 6:30 am–6:30 pm with multiple shift options (aligned with school district breaks); occasional Saturdays may be required
• Participation in family nights, staff meetings, trainings, and program events is required with advance notice

Pay

Temporary $3.00 per hour stipend (separate from base pay) for eligible locations; stipend may be modified or discontinued based on organizational needs and funding availability.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Leadership growth pathways within youth development and YMCA operations
• Supportive, mission‑driven team environment
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the community and families