Youth Specialist, School-Age Programs

Job overview

The Youth Specialist, School-Age Programs role is onsite at school locations throughout Pinellas County, Florida, and pays $15 per hour. The YMCA’s school-based programs provide children with a safe, fun, and educational environment. The specialist supervises children and leads enriching activities that support the school curriculum, while building relationships with children, parents, and staff. The role contributes to children’s academic and personal growth through dependable, values-centered care.

What you'll do

• Supervise and ensure the safety of a group of children
• facilitate enriching activities that support the school curriculum
• build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
• promote YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth specialist

school-age programs

part-time

saint petersburg fl

pinellas county

ymca

child supervision

youth activities

before-school

after-school

28 hours weekly

$15/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free YMCA membership
• family discounts
• free before- and after-school child care for employees’ children
• 403(b) savings plan with a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon eligibility
• paid training, leadership development, mentorship, and free CPR and First Aid certification.

Why this role

Requires 28 working hours per week, with flexible before-school hours (6:30–8:30 AM), after-school hours (2:30–6:00 PM), or both. Applicants must be 18+ with a high school diploma, GED, or qualifying proof of enrollment. CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred; YMCA offers help obtaining certification. Level 2 background check and 10-panel drug screen required.

About the employer

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.