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Childcare Program Lead

YMCA Of Metropolitan Denver

Denver, CO • $19.79 / hr • 10/22/2026

Job Description

Job Description

TIMES & DAYS-Hours available Monday - Friday mornings from 6:20am - 9:15amor 2:30pm - 6:00pm (Varies by school location.)

Hiring for the following locations:

  • Park Hill Elementary - 5050 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80220
  • Glendale Sports Center - 4500 E Kentucky Ave, Denver, CO 80246
  • Fairmount Elementary - 15975 W 50th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
  • Sierra Elementary - 7771 Oak St, Arvada, CO 80005
  • Trailside Elementary - 2300 W 67th Dr, Denver, CO 80221
  • Charles Burrell Elementary - 875 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80011
  • Elkhart Elementary - 1020 Eagle St, Aurora, CO 80011
  • Vaughn Elementary - 1155 Vaughn St. Aurora CO 80011

The hours after school are full of opportunityand great leaders help make them meaningful.

As an Out-of-School Time Program Lead, you’ll guide a team in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where youth can learn, build friendships, and grow in confidence. From leading activities and supporting staff to helping programs run smoothly, you’ll play a key role in bringing the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to life each day.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Lead, working as part of the YMCA Center team, will help deliver world-class customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. Under the direction of the Site Director, the Program Lead is responsible for supporting the delivery of the OST program which includes behavior management and participant safety. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist in developing, planning, and implementing daily activities, in-service days, in accordance with YMCA philosophy and state licensing requirements
  • Implement risk management to provide safety and well-being of all children
  • Integrate YMCA character development program into daily programming
  • Assist Supervisor and help to observe behavior, activities, and engagement for groups of up to 15 youth.
  • Proactively clean and/or repair program areas; maintain supplies and equipment
  • Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in-services without exception
  • Follow dress code; require staff to adhere with staff shirts, name badge, closed-toes shoes
  • Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays in accordance with location volume and events
\nCompany Description

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.

Company Description

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.