OST Group Leader - Plaistow YMCA

After-School Program Staff Member - Plaistow YMCA Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026 Job Description Looking for a rewarding part‑time job where you can make a real impact? Are you eager to build your leadership skills while working directly with youth in a fun, supportive, and mission‑driven environment? Join our diverse team at the Plaistow YMCA and help make a difference in the community every day! Starting pay at $17.00 per hour. Consistent Monday through Friday schedule. As an After‑School Program Staff Member, you’ll: Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child. Help implement fun, developmentally appropriate activities. Actively participate in daily program operations and build meaningful connections with youth. Benefits Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs. Paid training and ongoing professional development. Advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations. Retirement fund with a 12% company contribution (once vested; no match required). Flexible schedules and sick time accrual. Qualifications You have an interest in working in education, social work, childcare, or a related field. You may be or are seeking to become a teacher, trainer, administrator, or program director, or you may want to build a career based on leadership and organizational skills and to build upon the ability to work with groups of people. After‑school programs allow for part‑time, flexible jobs that are perfect for recent college grads, part‑time college students, retirees, and anyone taking a gap year or seeking meaningful work. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high‑school diploma or equivalent to meet Group Leader Qualifications through the Department of Health and Human Services (NH). Those under 18 may be considered for Assistant Group Leader positions. Minimum of 3–6 months of prior experience working in a school‑age program (grades K‑5) is highly preferred. Consistent afternoon availability Monday–Friday from 2:30 to 6:00 pm; 5 days per week highly preferred, minimum of 3 days required. Morning shifts available from 7:00 to 8:30 am. High‑school or trade‑school degree preferred. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Position Type Part‑time Job Categories Athletics & Activities > After School Programs EEO statement The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education