Pop-up Play Lead Staff

Duluth YMCA•Duluth, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Staff member is responsible for assisting the Pop-up Play Program Coordinator in facilitating a high-quality out-of-school time program, ensuring goals are being achieved, and supporting a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
High School/GED plus 1-2 years’ post-secondary education, preferably in field related to youth and families
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training with 60 days of hire date
Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
The ability to pass a fingerprinting background check

Nice To Haves

Significant experience working with elementary aged youth in a variety of settings
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, employees, other agencies, school district employees, the public and others
Knowledge and commitment to the mission, goals, philosophy of the program
Ability to adhere to the laws and policies governing the program
Interest in innovation, leadership, and program management
Willingness to learn grant writing skills
Experience leading groups of youth and working as a professional team member
Enthusiasm, patience, creativity, common sense and a commitment to working with children

Responsibilities

Assist with program design, preparation, and implementation
Set up play materials, supervise and support youth during play, return play materials to storage, and check over the condition of the materials before and after play
Maintain emotionally and physically safe environment for youth during self-determined outdoor play
Observe attentively and communicate clearly in support of physical safety, social-emotional needs, and relationship-building
Convey to youth the risks of the activities they are doing and help youth make safe judgments
Assist with training summer out-of-school time staff on Pop-up Play programming
Assist with communication and relationship building with partner sites and families
Be reliable and responsible
Assist administrative tasks, including data entry and evaluation requirements
Assist with grant search and writing to support program sustainability and expansion
Foster an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace
Participate in and lead efforts to support the Y's commitment to equity and diversity
Overseeing program management in absence of Program Coordinator
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked)
Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
Team member referral program
Employee engagement and appreciation activities
Employee assistance program
Growth and development opportunities
Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

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