McMillan Middle School - Youth Leader (Teen)

Ymca of Greater Omaha•Omaha, NE

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Youth Leaders develop a welcoming and nurturing environment for participants by implementing Developmental Assets and YMCA Character Development principles on a daily basis.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age
Ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
Complete before first shift: Child Abuse Prevention Training; program-specific training
Complete within 30 days of hire: YMCA cause & culture training; CPR/AED/First Aid
Ability to relate effectively to and develop meaningful relationships with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, including ADA compliance and successful clearance of background check.
Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.
Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or experience working with school-age children preferred
Experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred

Responsibilities

Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
Nurtures participants through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in accordance with Positive Youth Development best practices.
Supervises children, site, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each participant.
Cultivates positive relationships with participants and parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
Supports program activities, actively engages with supervisor and partners during staff meetings and training.
Maintains a clean and safe program site and equipment.
Maintains required program records.
Actively participates in program and branch meetings and trainings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Enjoy a flexible schedule
Work with great people
Make a difference in our community
Free YMCA membership
Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you
Tuition discounts
Flexible work attire
Training & development!
Free individual YMCA membership
YMCA program & childcare discounts
Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style
Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
Rain Earned Wage Access - get paid sooner!