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Job Description
Assistant Site Lead (Afterschool) Greater Austin
YMCA - 4.0
Austin, TX Job Details $19 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Outdoor work Customer service Moving High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working with youth Full Job Description Why Your Role Matters As an Assistant Site Lead, you are the second-in-command at your site, partnering closely with the Site Lead (Site Director) to ensure a safe, high-quality, and engaging licensed afterschool program for children ages 4-12. You help lead daily operations, support staff, and create meaningful experiences for youth and families. This role also serves as the acting Site Director when the Site Lead is off-site, ensuring continuity in leadership, licensing compliance, and program quality. Each afternoon, you play a critical role in bringing the Y's mission to life, creating a space where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired. This role is primarily scheduled on weekday afternoons at elementary school sites across Austin and nearby communities, with occasional weekend availability for trainings and special events. How You Will Make an Impact Assist the Site Lead in managing daily program operations, ensuring a safe, organized, and engaging environment. Help guide and support Youth Development Leaders, fostering a collaborative, positive, and growth-focused team culture. Step into full site leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Site Lead, ensuring compliance, safety, and program continuity. Supervise a group of 12 -17 youth while supporting overall site ratios and active supervision. Deliver and support curriculum including enrichment activities, academic support, creative projects, and physical activity. Build relationships with families and assist in communication, including planning and hosting family nights and events. Occasional travel between sites and YMCA locations is needed, including weekly pickup and drop-off of supplies and paperwork, attending meetings and trainings, and providing support at other program locations as assigned. Always Ensure adherence to Texas Child Care Licensing standards and YMCA policies. Assist with attendance, incident reports, behavior documentation, and other required records while maintaining confidentiality. Support resolution of daily challenges such as behavior concerns, transitions, late pickups, and staffing needs with professionalism. Model the YMCA's mission, vision, and values in all interactions. Represent and share the impact of YMCA programs with families and the community. Complete other duties as assigned to support program success. What You Bring to the Y Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. Availability to work Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends for events and trainings. Must meet or be willing to obtain Texas Child Care Licensing requirements: At least 30 hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership, or management. Candidates with a minimum of 15 hours are eligible but must complete the remaining hours within 90 days (training provided). Minimum of 6 months of experience in a licensed childcare setting, or equivalent coursework in child development. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check. Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain (training provided). Strong organizational and leadership skills. Excellent communication and customer service abilities. A positive, team-oriented mindset and a passion for youth development.
Growth Mindset:
Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
Team Player:
Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
Communicates Effectively:
Listens actively and communicates clearly with members and peers.
Fosters Belonging:
Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.
Customer Focused:
Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
Self-Development:
Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged. Physical Requirements This role requires the ability to actively supervise and engage with children throughout the program day. The Assistant Site Lead must be able to stand, walk, and move around the site for extended periods, participate in physical activities such as games and outdoor play, and lift or carry materials and supplies up to 25-35 pounds. The role also requires bending, kneeling, and stretching to support students, maintain safe and organized spaces, and respond quickly to the needs of the program. Clear communication with staff, students, parents, and school personnel is essential, along with maintaining awareness of the environment to ensure safety at all times. This position requires the ability to work both indoors and outdoors and involves exposure to communicable diseases and common childhood illnesses. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Req Benefits:
Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others. Access retirement planning options to secure your future. Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops. Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users. Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.
Compensation:
$19 per hour
Additional Details :
The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic force elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our rapidly growing community. For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community's greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world. We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality programs that keep our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access so community members can learn, grow, and thrive through our early learning academies, fitness and wellness centers, youth programs, workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling, and more. Each year, the Y serves nearly 140,000 people across Travis and Hays counties through seven fitness and wellness centers, more than 55 licensed campuses in four school districts, two YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations, and Camp Moody, our outdoor Adventure camp. Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world, united by our commitment to a better future - for all.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
