After-School Assistant Site Director - 2025-2026 School Year

After-School Assistant Site Director - 2025-2026 School Year

Type: Part-time

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Schedule: 20-25 hours per week (varied hours)

Location: The Family YMCA/LAPS Elementary Schools sites - Aspen, Barranca, Chamisa & Pinon

Position starts August 4.

FREE Y membership!

FREE after school child care for up to 2 of your elementary school age children (4K-6th grade). Discount available for additional children.

Job Summary

We're looking for someone special to join our team as an Assistant After-School Site Director! In this role, you'll work closely with our After-School Site Director to create a safe, caring, and enriching environment for the children in our YMCA After-School programs. You'll be a role model for kids, parents, and coworkers, embodying the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

What You'll Do

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Follow all YMCA Childcare policies and attend monthly staff meetings.
• Work as part of a team, keeping open communication with coworkers, parents, and the Child Development Director.
• Build positive relationships with school staff like principals, teachers, and custodians.
• Keep an accurate headcount of the children at the site and make sure everyone is safe.
• Help maintain a clean and organized environment, including light janitorial duties.
• Make sure all supplies are well-stocked and school rules are followed.

Interacting with Children:

• Engage with the children in a positive way, always treating them with respect.
• Use positive discipline to guide behavior and help kids develop self-esteem.
• Be clear about expectations and help kids learn from their actions.
• Reinforce the YMCA's values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.

Interacting with Parents:

• Make sure children are released to the correct parent, using ID if needed.
• Keep parents informed about program details and their child’s behavior.
• Encourage parents to get involved in special events or field trips.

Supervisory Duties:

• Assist in planning and running activities and programs.
• Step in for the Site Director when they’re not available.
• Supervise and support counselors, making sure they follow program policies.
• Attend and contribute to site meetings.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Age 18 required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (recreation, social work, psychology, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, or an Associate Degree in early childhood education, is required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience planning age-appropriate activities and supervising kids.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work with budgets and manage program administration.
• Must be dependable, able to work a flexible schedule, and practice professionalism at all times.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for up to 5 hours.
• Must be able to run up to 100 yards in an emergency.
• Must be in good health and drug-free.

Professional Expectations

As an Assistant After-School Site Director, you'll play a key role in delivering a positive and safe experience for all the children in our care. You’ll represent the YMCA’s values, work well with diverse groups, and be committed to self-improvement and embracing change.

Compensation & Culture

At the YMCA, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We believe in supporting each other and working together to strengthen our community. If you're genuine, welcoming, and determined to make a difference, you'll fit right in!