McMillan Middle School - Youth Leader (Teen)

Ymca of Greater Omaha • Omaha, NE

7d

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

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

• Free individual YMCA membership
• Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you!
• 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!
• Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed