Before & After-School Full-Time Site Team Lead

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
403(b)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 07, 2025
Description Empower Youth: Lead with Passion and Purpose as a Site Team Lead! As a Site Team Lead, you will work to ensure the implementation of positive youth development practices with all daily activities and interactions with children. The Site Team Lead is responsible for ensuring program quality including assisting in implementing curriculum, providing leadership and guidance to staff and overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials and all supplies needed to operate the program. They will also provide direct service, when necessary, to execute the program. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you'll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities. Why You'll Thrive Here: Leadership with impact - mentor staff and engage directly with youth Culture of growth - learn, lead, and advance with training and development Community that cares - be part of a team that values equity, inclusion, and well-being Perks & Benefits: Pay: $18.45-$19.05/hr Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts) Health insurance, PTO, 403(b), free family gym membership, and more Free family gym membership and employee discounts Qualifications: Age 19+ with experience in childcare, education, or youth leadership Strong communication skills and passion for youth development Ability to lead a team, coordinate programs, and support families Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by: Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor Completing all child abuse prevention training as required Qualifications Behaviors Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.