$13.72–$15.12/hour | Monday–Friday | Shifts Available 2:00–6:30 PM | Multiple Afterschool Sites Available

Make Your Afternoons Matter

We’re growing our Afterschool team and hiring multiple staff members at locations throughout our community!

Looking for a part-time job that’s active, meaningful, and works around your morning schedule? Join the YMCA and spend your afternoons helping school-aged children learn, play, build confidence, and feel like they belong.

As an Afterschool Program Staff member, you’ll lead games and activities, encourage positive behavior, and help create a safe, welcoming environment where kids can have fun and thrive after the school day ends.

No formal childcare experience? Don’t automatically count yourself out. If you’re dependable, energetic, enjoy working with kids, and are willing to learn, we want to hear from you. Experience in childcare, camps, recreation, education, coaching, youth programs, or similar settings is a plus.

This is a great opportunity for college students, future teachers, psychology or social work students, coaches, paraprofessionals, retirees, and anyone looking for meaningful part-time afternoon work.

Pay, Schedule & Locations

• $13.72–$15.12 per hour
• Shifts available Monday–Friday between 2:00–6:30 PM
• Multiple YMCA Afterschool sites available
• Consistent weekday afternoon hours
• No late nights
• No weekend shifts

With multiple program locations available, we’ll discuss current site openings and scheduling options with you during the hiring process.

Why Work for the Y?

Your afternoons can make a real difference in a child’s day—and you’ll gain valuable experience along the way.

Part-time YMCA employees enjoy:

• Complimentary YMCA Membership
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development and Training
• Retirement Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Employee Resource Groups
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Hands-on experience working with children and families
• Opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and youth-development skills

What You’ll Do

As part of our Afterschool team, you’ll help create the kind of afternoon kids look forward to.

You will:

• Welcome and supervise school-aged children in a safe, supportive environment.
• Lead games, physical activities, enrichment activities, crafts, and other engaging experiences.
• Implement the YMCA curriculum and daily lesson and activity plans within established guidelines.
• Encourage positive behavior, teamwork, confidence, responsibility, and healthy choices.
• Build positive, authentic relationships with children and families.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about program activities and their child’s experience as appropriate.
• Make ongoing observations of children to support their development and program experience.
• Maintain required program records, including attendance, incident, and behavior documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized program site and equipment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and program activities.
• Follow YMCA safety and child-protection procedures.
• Implement YMCA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

• Genuinely enjoy working with school-aged children.
• Bring positive energy and aren’t afraid to jump into a game or activity.
• Are dependable and understand that children and teammates count on you to show up.
• Can have fun while maintaining appropriate boundaries and expectations.
• Are patient and able to stay calm when children have challenging moments.
• Communicate well with children, families, and coworkers.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Are willing to learn, receive feedback, and grow.
• Want a job where you can see the difference you make.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred, but we encourage candidates with a genuine interest in working with children and families to apply.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to actively supervise children and maintain a safe program environment.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Applicants should have a desire to work in a role involving children and families.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Demonstrates the YMCA’s values and a desire to serve others and strengthen the community.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and experiences. Builds positive relationships, communicates effectively, listens for understanding, and remains calm in challenging situations.

Operational Effectiveness: Uses sound judgment, follows established procedures, takes initiative, and looks for ways to create a safe, positive, high-quality experience for children and families.

Personal Growth: Demonstrates openness to feedback and change, pursues opportunities to develop new skills, and applies the knowledge and training needed to perform the role successfully.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA, we strive to strengthen our community with intention and purpose every day.

We welcome all: We are open to everyone. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: We value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We nurture: We support you on your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a part-time job where you can have fun, build valuable experience, and make a difference for children in our community, we’d love to meet you. Apply today to join the YMCA Afterschool team!

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

YMCA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

CPR & First Aid – Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.

Emergency Response – Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.

Incident Management – Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.

Safe Environment – Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.

Physical Readiness – Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.

Compliance – Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable. 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.