Lead - Branch Program

South Sound YMCA•Olympia, WA

7d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA’s work strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Branch Program Director, the Youth Development Lead provides program design, planning, supervision, and administrative support for department programs. The role focuses on maintaining safe, high-quality programs that follow YMCA of the USA and South Sound YMCA Association guidelines, and on engaging youth, families, staff, and volunteers. The position is five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday, with office hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Occasional flexibility outside those hours may be needed to support YMCA and Youth Sports programming. The role is based at the Briggs Community YMCA in Olympia, Washington.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have appropriate experience and qualifications to instill quality program goals, objectives, and standards in staff and volunteer instructors.
Possess the management, technical, and organizational skills necessary to assist in supervising youth programs.
Hold current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Complete South Sound YMCA New Employee Orientation within 45 days of hire.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, the ability to work well with others, and a desire to motivate and engage youth, families, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for department program areas, including curriculum and roster development, class scheduling, facility coordination, promotion and outreach, and program supervision.
Supervise youth sports games onsite and a representative number of youth sports practices during each league season.
Oversee the safe, high-quality delivery of youth and family programming.
Instruct permanent or substitute youth experience programs as needed.
Provide timely, excellent customer service and responses to internal and external customers.
Provide fill-in support for department programs when absences occur.
Support or assist with planning and executing branch and association special events.
Ensure emergency and child safety protocols are understood and followed.
Ensure member-ready spaces and the Program Experience Blueprint are maintained in all efforts.
Obtain additional certifications and knowledge through workshops and training.
Dress according to YMCA policy.
Attend Association, Branch, and department meetings as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.