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AFTERSCHOOL

GROUP LEADERS

| $24/HOUR YMCA Expanded Learning Looking for a job that's active, meaningful, and a lot more fun than sitting behind a desk? YMCA Expanded Learning is hiring Afterschool Group Leaders to lead groups of elementary and middle school students through games, enrichment activities, homework support, team challenges, creative projects, and more. You'll get to know your students, create a space where they feel like they belong, and become one of the adults they look forward to seeing every day. And while you're helping students grow, you'll be growing too—building real experience in leadership, education, youth development, communication, and team management. If you bring the energy, consistency, and heart, we'll give you the training and support to succeed.

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

Pay:

$24.00/hour

Start Date:

Immediate End Date:

June 2027

Status:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule:

Monday-Friday Typical Hours:

1:00 PM-6:30

PM Wednesdays:

Approximately 12:45 PM start

Weekly Hours:

Approximately 26-28 hours

Locations:

Elementary and middle schools in

Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, El Sobrante, and Oakland Additional Opportunities:

Potential work during spring break, summer, and the following school year

Program Locations:

http://map.ymcayscholars.org

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO

This isn't a job where you stand on the sidelines. As a Group Leader, you'll lead your own group of approximately 15-20 students and help make their afternoons safe, engaging, organized, and fun. On a typical day, you might: Welcome students and get your group ready for the afternoon Lead games, sports, team challenges, art projects, STEM activities, or other enrichment Help students stay focused during homework and academic time Create and lead activities based on students' interests Build relationships with students and help them feel seen, supported, and included Set clear expectations and help students work through conflicts and challenges Keep accurate attendance and maintain strong supervision Work alongside your site team to keep the program running smoothly Bring enthusiasm, creativity, patience, and positive energy—even when the day gets busy Your job is to make sure students are safe, engaged, and excited to come back tomorrow.

YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW EVERYTHING ON DAY ONE

We're looking for people with the right mindset—not people who already have every answer. You could be a great Group Leader if you: Enjoy working with children or young teens Are dependable and take showing up on time seriously Can bring positive energy into a room Aren't afraid to lead a game, get creative, or be a little silly Know how to be both encouraging and hold clear boundaries Work well with others and communicate when you need help Can stay patient when things don't go exactly as planned Are open to coaching, feedback, and learning new skills Want a job where what you do actually matters Experience working with youth is great—but your reliability, attitude, and willingness to learn matter just as much.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

We want this position to be more than just another part-time job. As part of YMCA Expanded Learning, you'll receive: $24.00/hour Consistent weekday hours Free YMCA gym membership Paid hands-on training and ongoing coaching Experience leading your own group and activities Opportunities to strengthen your communication and leadership skills Support from experienced Site Leaders and program staff Priority consideration for spring break and summer opportunities Opportunities to return for future school years A pathway to grow into higher-level leadership positions within YMCA programs For students and early-career professionals interested in education, teaching, social work, psychology, child development, recreation, counseling, nonprofit work, or youth development, this is an opportunity to gain meaningful hands-on experience while getting paid.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered, you must: Be at least 18 years old Have completed 48 college semester units OR pass an Instructional Aide Exam Don't have 48 units? That doesn't automatically disqualify you. We can help you prepare for the Instructional Aide Exam. Be able to complete and clear required DOJ/FBI background checks Complete CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of hire We cover the cost of required certification.

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

WHY YMCA EXPANDED LEARNING?

We believe every student deserves opportunities to discover their purpose and reach their full potential. Our programs give young people a place to belong after school while building leadership skills, healthy habits, creativity, confidence, and connection. But great programs don't happen because of activities on a calendar. They happen because of great people. People who remember students' names. People who notice when someone is having a rough day. People who can turn an ordinary game into the highlight of the afternoon. People who show up consistently enough for young people to know they can count on them. That's what being a Group Leader is about. If you're ready to lead, learn, have some fun, and do work you can feel good about at the end of the day, we want to hear from you. Join YMCA Expanded Learning as an Afterschool Group Leader and make your afternoons count.

Pay:

$24.00 per hour Expected hours: 26.0 - 28.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person