Y Club Youth Leader

YMCA of Greater Kansas City•Overland Park, KS

6d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping kids learn, grow, and thrive? Join the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as a Youth Leader in our Y Club before and after school program in Blue Valley School District. This position plays a key role in creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for elementary-aged children. You'll lead fun activities with a group of children, including crafts, sports, snack time and more! Schedules are flexible and include weekday mornings before school from 7:00 am - 8:30 am and/or afternoons after school 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm.

Requirements

Youth Assistant Job Qualifications:
Minimum age of 16.
Understanding of and ability to apply principles of quality youth development and programming.
Sensitivity to clientele and staff representing a variety of family, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Active engagement with and supervision of children requiring physical stamina, alertness and emotional stability.
Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Youth Leader Job Qualifications
Minimum age of 18.
High school diploma or equivalent required at Kansas sites.
One year or more of college preferred.
Previous experience working with school age children (may include working as a babysitter, nanny or other childcare program).
Commitment to provide quality youth development services at all levels.
Demonstrated public relations and leadership skills in working with program parents, school personnel, children and co-workers.
Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Have a general understanding of computer technology.
Physical Demands:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings requiring physical stamina, alertness and emotional stability
Tuberculosis Test Risk Assessment and State Health Assessment form within 30 days (in MO).

Nice To Haves

One year or more of college preferred.
Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and well-being of youth in our program.
Lead age-appropriate enrichment opportunities including games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, and physical activity.
Consistently model positive interactions and discipline by teaching and redirecting rather than scolding; firmly enforce rules while treating all children with dignity and respect to help build their self-esteem and sense of self-worth.
Follow all policies and procedures to meet or exceed YMCA, school district and state guidelines
Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children.
Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.
Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and fellow YMCA team members.
Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off.
Clean and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.
All youth development associates are mandated by the state of Kansas and Missouri to report suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate associates of any suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents or injuries immediately.
Youth Development Leaders also provide direct supervision in leading a group of children on their own.