Youth Development Site Lead - Wilkinson Elementary (Conroe)

About the role

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.

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 (Kingwood area). 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• Keep Children Safe: Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
• Site Management: Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with all YMCA Houston and state regulations and standards.
• Supervision and Safety: Ensure the safety and security of all children and staff at the site.
• Behavior Management: Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Program & Policy Compliance: Conduct regular safety drills and inspections to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and organizational policies.
• Program Planning and Implementation: Oversee the implementation of age-appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in YMCA approved curriculum.
• Parent and Community Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress, behavior, and any concerns.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records, including sign-in sheets and daily rosters.
• Program Growth and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to promote program growth and increase enrollment.
• Program Quality: Plan and implements lesson/activity plans curriculum that includes both formal and informal play within the center and outdoors in adherence to Y program model, curriculum and quality standards.
• Program Evaluation: Lead Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process.
• Child Abuse Prevention: Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management.
• 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 Expectations

This is an active leadership role that requires regular movement throughout the program site. You may be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and participate in indoor and outdoor activities. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally is required. Work environments include classrooms, cafeterias, playgrounds, gymnasiums, and outdoor recreation spaces, with exposure to varying weather conditions, moderate noise levels, and active youth programming.

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 the 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.

Benefits

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