Youth Program Lead — After-School Program

Job overview

The Youth Program Lead role is onsite in Saint Helens, OR, and pays $16.45 per hour. The part-time seasonal schedule is Monday–Thursday, 12:15 PM–5:15 PM, with occasional evening or weekend availability for family engagement activities and special events. The City of St. Helens Recreation Department seeks to provide local youth with a safe, engaging, and enriching after-school experience. The lead supervises participants and staff, coordinates activities, and supports safe program operations. The role builds positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and community partners while helping deliver recreation and enrichment opportunities.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise youth participants
• ensure participant safety and well-being
• plan and implement games, crafts, homework support, recreation, and enrichment activities
• track attendance and check-in/check-out
• build relationships with families, school staff, and community partners
• coach and mentor staff
• assist with planning, meetings, and events
• monitor facility cleanliness and safety
• respond to incidents and behavioral concerns
• support program promotion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth program lead

after-school program

youth recreation

child supervision

activity planning

staff mentoring

saint helens or

city of st helens

part-time seasonal

20 hours per week

monday–thursday 12:15–5:15

$16.45/hour

occasional evening or weekend events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time seasonal role, 20 hours per week; occasional evenings or weekends may be required, typically once per quarter for family engagement activities. Food Handler’s Card and CPR/First Aid certification are required within 60 days of hire.

About the employer

City of St Helens is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries. Sector: 71.