Youth Development Counselor-Overnight Shift

Youth Development Counselor- Autumn Creek Elementary
At the YMCA, we're more than a childcare provider; we're a community dedicated to helping young people grow, learn, and thrive. If you're enthusiastic, responsible, and ready to make a real impact, this role offers the chance to inspire children every day while building meaningful relationships with families and fellow staff.

As a Youth Development Leader, you'll bring energy, creativity, and compassion to our before/after-school and day camp programs. You'll help create a safe, fun, and enriching environment where youth feel supported, valued, and excited to learn.

Champion Safety & Supervision: Keep children safe, engaged, and accounted for at all times. You'll monitor activities, conduct headcounts, and respond confidently to any situation using YMCA policies and training.

Guide Positive Behavior: Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment by using positive behavior-management techniques that help children grow socially and emotionally.

Bring the YMCA curriculum to life through games, projects, and hands‑on learning. You'll adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of every child.

You'll be a role model that children look up to.

Support Daily Operations: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe program space that meets YMCA and state licensing standards.

Connect with children, families, school staff, and your YMCA team to create a positive, collaborative community.

Protect Youth: Follow all child‑protection policies, ensure proper sign‑in/out procedures, and maintain vigilant supervision of all program areas.

At least 18 years old

High school diploma or GED

Six months of experience working with youth in a licensed facility, school, church, or similar setting

CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention training (or willingness to obtain)

Ability to pass state/local background checks and fingerprinting

TB test and any required immunizations per state/local guidelines

Skills That Help You Shine

Ability to engage groups of youth

Commitment to inclusion and cultural competence

Desire to grow and help others grow

Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to weather, noise, and the joyful chaos of youth programs.

Day Camp roles will include outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and extended periods of standing or walking.

Part‑time, Monday‑Friday, typically 2:30 pm-6:30 pm (aligned with ISD calendar). Occasional Saturdays.

Monday‑Friday, 6:30 am-6:30 pm with multiple shift options (aligned with ISD breaks). Occasional Saturdays.

Participation in family nights, staff meetings, and trainings is required with advance notice.

When you join the YMCA, you join a mission‑driven community that invests in your growth. You'll gain leadership experience, professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. Paid training and professional development

Leadership growth pathways within youth development and beyond

Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the community and families

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.

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