After-school program staff run activities, homework help, and supervision for school-age children after the bell rings. You'll find these jobs at schools, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, churches, recreation centers, and summer camps. Hours are usually afternoons, which makes them popular with college students, parents, and people with other part-time work, and they're great experience for careers in teaching, youth work, and recreation.
What program directors look for
Directors want energetic, responsible adults who can keep a group of kids safe, engaged, and respectful. They'll look for experience managing groups, planning activities, and helping with homework, plus background check clearance and CPR and first aid. Reliability matters, because programs must keep required staff-to-child ratios every day.
Resume summary
Energetic after-school program staffer with experience leading homework help, games, and enrichment activities for school-age kids. Patient, fun, and safety-minded. Looking to bring positive energy and steady supervision to a new role.
Skills to list
- Homework help across grade levels
- Activity and game planning
- Behavior management for groups
- Snack prep and dietary tracking
- Sign-in and sign-out procedures
- CPR and first aid (current)
- State child care licensing basics
- Outdoor play supervision
- Field trip support
- Reliable attendance
Experience bullet points
- Led after-school homework help across multiple grade levels and subjects
- Planned and ran games, crafts, and enrichment activities each afternoon
- Used clear, consistent behavior management to keep groups safe and engaged
- Prepared and served snacks while tracking allergies and dietary restrictions
- Followed strict sign-in and sign-out procedures with parents and authorized adults
- Maintained CPR and first aid certifications and handled minor injuries calmly
- Supervised outdoor play and made sure every child was accounted for at all times
- Helped chaperone field trips with strong head counts and parent communication
- Built positive relationships with kids who needed extra support and encouragement
- Kept reliable attendance because dismissal and after-school depend on it
Sample job entry
Youth Program Leader, Community After-School Program, Birmingham, AL. 2023 to Present. Lead a group of 15 students in grades 2 to 5 each afternoon; run homework help and reading time; plan games, crafts, and STEM activities; handle check-in and parent pickup safely; CPR and first aid certified.
Tips for this job
- Give your group size and ages. "15 students, grades 2 to 5" shows exactly what you can handle.
- Mention special skills. Sports coaching, art, music, coding, or tutoring in a specific subject make you more valuable to programs.
- Include summer camp work. Camp counseling is closely related and worth listing.
- Think ahead. After-school work leads to program coordinator jobs. See our program coordinator example.
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