Youth Development Program Leader 1

Eugene Family Ymca•Eugene, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Every day hundreds of youth and teens, ages 6 weeks to 17 years, will utilize our Youth Wing within our state-of-the-art Y, engaging in activities and building new relationships with our staff and other participants. The Program Leader I will be part of an amazing staff team which provides enrichment and safe supervision, teaches teamwork and social skills, and supports youth and teens as they grow and learn. They will develop and implement program activities while also building positive relationships by providing prompt and courteous service to members, participants, and guests. Youth Wing staff create positive, nurturing relationships with youth and teens while building cooperative relationships with families. Our programs and teams provide quality experiences to youth and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The Eugene Family YMCA is looking for team members who are engaged, energetic, enthusiastic and have a knack for balancing safety and fun. Team members who enjoy being around youth and teens, making a positive difference in their lives, and helping them grow, thrive, and celebrate their awesome selves.

Requirements

Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date
Oregon Food Handlers certification within 14 days of hire date
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Prevention Is Better Than Treatment, Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety, and Foundations for Learning training taken within 14 days of hire date
Acquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to childcare, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development, and one hour is in health, safety, and nutrition.
Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire date
At least 18 years of age
Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry ( oregonearlylearning.com ) and proof of enrollment Please complete the online application right away as it will take several weeks to process
Must meet the Office of Child Care requirements for the position: At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the last five years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program OR At least an AA Degree in: Early childhood education Child development Elementary education Special education Physical education Recreation Human development Child and family studies Home economics OR At least a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry
Must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.).
At least 18 months of previous experience working with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nanny, coaching.
Bi-lingual; conversational in Spanish, French, Mandarin or ASL
Previous experience planning and implementing group activities

Responsibilities

Follows program lesson plans and implements culturally relevant activities in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants
Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth
Facilitates a programming environment that invites exploration promotes positive play, and welcomes youth
Promotes a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others; maintains ongoing communication with supervisor
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies, and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
Follows all cleaning and sanitizing protocols
Is up-to-date and follows guidelines put forth by the Office of Childcare
Checks and responds to email and other communication regularly
Actively engaged with youth and activities during the program day
Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families, facility personnel, members, and coworkers
Maintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers, and cleaning of program areas
Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
Professionally engages with family/guardians to provide pertinent information about their youth’s experience and to promote upcoming programs.
May provide guidance to staff overseeing the activities of groups of youth
Knows and understands the Youth Wing procedures for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
As a Y employee, you are a representative of our Y's mission and values. As such it is asked that you: approach conversations with respect uphold the Y's character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions approach all people and situations with an open mind - we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they won't know yours be accountable for the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace