Afterschool Site Leader

Penobscot Bay YMCA•Owls Head, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Penobscot Bay YMCA is seeking an Afterschool Site Leader to lead their program at Ash Point Community School. This part-time role involves creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children, leading the day-to-day program, supporting staff, planning activities, and building positive relationships with children, families, school personnel, and YMCA staff. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in education, childcare, recreation, youth programs, coaching, or camps who enjoy leadership and prefer a consistent weekday-afternoon schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience working with children in an afterschool, school-age, childcare, camp, recreation, coaching, or similar environment preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children.
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications are required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operation of the YMCA Afterschool Program at Ash Point Community School.
Create a safe, positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for every child.
Supervise, schedule, train, and support afterschool staff and volunteers.
Plan and lead engaging activities, including STEM, art, recreation, and enrichment.
Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with children, families, school personnel, and YMCA staff.
Maintain attendance, enrollment information, incident reports, and other required program documentation.
Ensure compliance with YMCA policies, DHHS licensing requirements, child abuse prevention standards, and health and safety regulations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-equipped program environment.
Assist with program supplies, inventory, equipment, and budget needs.
Participate in required staff meetings, training, and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.