Youth Development Leader in Training

AYS•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At AYS our mission is to create an accessible, reliable, enriching community where every child and family thrive beyond the school day. Get paid to lead, grow your career, and make a real difference in your community. Step into our 90-day training program designed to set you up for success as a future Youth Development Leader. A genuine passion for youth, community, and growing into leadership is what matters most.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED plus a willingness to complete CYC Certification (or another approved youth worker credential), with 2 years of related experience or 1 year of AYS experience — OR Some college plus 2 years of related experience — OR A BA/BS plus 1 year of related experience
Comfortable standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods throughout the day.
Able to move supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs.
Able to move fast and intervene calmly to keep everyone safe.
Able to read situations and act independently without waiting for direction.
Able to get yourself to your assigned site consistently.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Be the energy in the room — lead with positivity and bring the AYS spirit to everything you do.
Lead your team — mentor and support fellow Youth Development Associates day-to-day.
Own the site — step into site-level decision-making and keep things running safely and smoothly.
Build real relationships — connect with families, school partners, and staff to make sure every kid has a great experience.
Bring the curriculum to life — implement engaging daily programming aligned with our Curriculum Framework.
Keep growing — complete your 90-day training lab and required trainings.