Youth Development Specialist (Part-time Evenings), YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Required skills
- YMCA philosophy
- team player
- positive attitude
- school age children
Nice to have
- additional income
- part-time evenings
- flexible schedule
Role summary
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is seeking a part-time Youth Development Specialist for evening shifts (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM), up to 12 hours per week. This role supports the Getting Ahead initiative by creating a safe and engaging environment for school-aged children while their parents attend classes. Responsibilities include leading activities, ensuring safety, guiding transitions, building relationships with children and families, and working collaboratively. The position requires a love for working with children, a positive attitude, teamwork, and current CPR certification. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking additional income that fits their existing schedule.
Description
Looking for extra income that fits your life, not disrupts it?
This is a part-time evening position designed for anyone needing additional income without interfering with a full-time job or family responsibilities.
At the YMCA, we support the whole family, including our staff. In this role, you can earn extra income while your children are welcome to join you in a safe and engaging environment.
Schedule:
Evenings from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Up to 12 hours per week depending on program needs and availability
Additional opportunities may be available
Position Overview:
As part of the Getting Ahead initiative, you will work with school-aged children while their parents or guardians attend weekly
classes. You will help create a safe, welcoming space where children can learn, play, and feel supported.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead simple, engaging activities for children
- Supervise and ensure a safe environment
- Help guide children through transitions such as activities, gym time, and meals
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Work as part of a team to support the program
- Model YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring
*Starting at $10.45 per hour!
Requirements
- Must enjoy working with children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Job consists of working with school age children and requires the participation in activities with children.
- Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
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