After School Site Coordinator

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Join the YMCA Y Scholars Program as a Site Coordinator

Are you passionate about youth development? Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover their voice, purpose, and potential? If you are ready to lead with heart, drive meaningful change, and uplift the next generation of leaders, we want you on our team.

The YMCA Y Scholars Program is hiring a Site Coordinator to lead one of our vibrant, school-based programs serving K–8 students for the 2025–2026 school year. In this role, you will guide a dedicated team, cultivate a high-quality learning environment, and support students as they grow academically, creatively, and socially.

This is more than a job — it's a chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Position Overview

• Start Date: August 2025
• End Date: June 2026 (position will transition to school-based camp over summer)
• Typical Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Location: Elementary or middle school in Richmond, San Pablo, or El Sobrante
• Compensation: $33/hour (full-time, non-exempt, hourly)
• Hours: 40 hours/week

Our Mission

At the YMCA Y Scholars Program, we envision a world where every student discovers their purpose and achieves their full potential.

Each day, we elevate youth voice by offering enrichment opportunities that foster leadership learning and healthy habits.

Does your mission align with ours?

Key Responsibilities

As Site Coordinator, you will serve as the central leader of your school site. You will be responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging experience for students and staff. Your leadership will help shape program quality, team culture, and student success.

Your responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering high-quality afterschool programming that promotes academic, creative, and physical development
• Recruiting and enrolling students to ensure broad access and strong participation
• Building strong relationships with students and families through events, outreach, and regular communication
• Supervising, coaching, and mentoring program staff and volunteers to foster a positive and effective team
• Leading staff onboarding and supporting ongoing professional development opportunities
• Conducting regular site observations and providing timely, constructive performance feedback
• Collaborating with school staff, community partners, and YMCA leadership to align goals and support student success
• Managing daily site operations including attendance tracking, scheduling, compliance, and budget oversight
• Participating in YMCA trainings and contributing to organizational projects and initiatives
• Applying best practices in youth development and working to continuously improve program quality

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in youth development, education, or a related field
• 1+ year of supervisory or leadership experience
• 48 college units or passing score on the Instructional Aide Exam
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Google Drive, Airtable, Zoom, and other digital tools
• Reliable transportation for meetings and trainings
• Ability to pass DOJ/FBI background checks
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications (within 30 days of hire)

Who We're Looking For

• A fast learner who exercises their growth mindset
• A team-oriented leader who guides with compassion
• A relationship-builder who connects well with students, staff, and families
• A creative, energetic professional who brings initiative to their work
• A flexible problem-solver who manages time and priorities well
• A reflective practitioner who welcomes feedback and strives to improve

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities
• Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Frequent bending & standing
• Able to walk for long periods of time
• Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies

Benefits

• $33/hour + full-time benefits
• Free YMCA gym membership
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Retirement plan
• Ongoing professional development

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead a purpose-driven team and help youth unlock their full potential, we invite you to apply.
Join us in building brighter futures — one student at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays
• Weekends & holidays off

Work Location: In person