YMCA Teen Program Lead

EUGENE FAMILY YMCA•Eugene, OR

2d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a Program Leader 2, you will be part of an amazing team supporting our full-day youth development programs. You will provide childcare, enrichment & physical activities, teach teamwork and social skills, and support youth as they grow and learn. Program Leader 2s create positive, nurturing relationships with youth while building cooperative relationships with families. They provide direction for the program and implement the program curriculum. Our programs and Youth Development staff provide quality experiences to youth and families that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years or older
At least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth
Previous supervisory experience
At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with youth in the last five years

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with diverse populations
Bi-lingual; conversational fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin or Mam

Responsibilities

Manages, directs and coordinates the youth and family programs for assigned location(s); ensures high-quality programs; trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed
Reviews and evaluates staff performance; develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
Manages and controls budgets related to the position; ensures the program operates within budget and that program fees are collected
Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed
Provides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living
Maintains positive relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, facility staff, family groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs
Responds to all agency, family and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
Provides staff leadership at Youth Development events within the YMCA
Maintains proper records/department files
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
Conducts family conferences as needed, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families
Implements culturally relevant activity plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants
Maintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures
Supervises the youth, staff, program areas and all activities in a safe and friendly manner
Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with coworkers
Acts as a role model to youth and staff
Adheres to program cleanliness standards
Is up to date and follows guidelines put forth by the Department of Early Learning and Care and YMCA
Checks and responds to emails and other communication regularly
Acquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to child care, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in health, safety, and nutrition
Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire date
Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), 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
Other duties as assigned
As a Y staff, 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