Afternoon Youth Mentor - Teen Leadership

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

For the 2026-2027 School Year | Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm | $18.00-$18.50

We believe great minds are nurtured by great mentors. Is that you?

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun! 

Some rewards for joining our team: 

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! 

• Flexible work schedule

• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services and two years of experience with children.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills.
• Possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence.
• Ability to pass all relevant clerances

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Planning of the curriculum.
• Prepare and implement daily age/developmentally appropriate activities.
• Oversee the safety and location of all the youth in your group.
• Actively participate with the youth in all activities. Ensure proper clean up and maintenance of all materials.
• Maintain sensitivity and patience with youth and parents. Always maintain confidentiality.
• Notify the site director of any personal or programmatic problems and suggestions.  Maintain paperwork (curriculum, lesson plans, parent communication, and incident reports).
• Attend all necessary YMCA/DPW/DHS/OST trainings.
• Attend Staff Meetings/Team Teaching Meetings/Back to School Nights.
• Participate as a YMCA team member and contribute to the attainment of the YMCA mission.
• Know the mission and be able to apply it to your job responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team

• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA

• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.