Program Lead Out of School Time

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Program Lead works as part of the YMCA Center team to provide customer service and relationship building that creates a welcoming environment. Under the direction of the Site Director, the role supports delivery of the out-of-school-time program, including behavior management and participant safety. The Program Lead models the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while helping youth learn, build friendships, and grow in confidence.

The position’s listed morning hours are Monday through Friday, 6:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. The role may also require flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, according to location volume and events.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 months (460 hours) of experience working with children under 13; experience must be verified prior to hire.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to create interactive and educational activities involving youth development, academic enrichment, and arts.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on location volume and events.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties involving sitting, standing, walking, handling and feeling objects, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing.
• Specific vision abilities including accurate close, distant, and peripheral sight and focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a youth-centered educational learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing daily activities and in-service days in accordance with YMCA philosophy and state licensing requirements.
• Implement risk management practices to support the safety and well-being of children.
• Integrate the YMCA character development program into daily programming.
• Assist the Supervisor and help observe behavior, activities, and engagement for groups of up to 15 youth.
• Proactively clean and/or repair program areas and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Attend all training courses, staff meetings, and in-services.
• Follow the dress code and require staff to adhere to it, including wearing staff shirts, name badges, and closed-toe shoes.
• Be knowledgeable about and support the YMCA Annual Support Campaign and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans.
• Comply with YMCA child abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED