Youth Leader - North Branch

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

The Youth Leader supports the YMCA’s mission to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Reporting to and supporting the Site Director, the Youth Leader engages school-age children in a nurturing childcare setting and models relationship building with youth, parents, and the YMCA community. The role supports before- and after-school programs and day camps at local sites, including schools, and involves active programming in indoor and outdoor settings.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Upon job offer, register in the MERIT system, apply for a Portable Background Clearance and fingerprints, and complete program-specific trainings.
• Complete ten STARS hours each year.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Proof of MMR vaccination is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support programs and activities at the assigned location and travel to local sites to deliver curriculum for before- and after-school programs and day camps.
• Supervise and nurture children participating in purposeful programming and classroom activities, making ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Provide opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices while teaching and practicing YMCA core values.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with families about their child’s needs and progress and connect families to the YMCA’s work.
• Maintain program sites and equipment and ensure spaces are clean, safe, and organized.
• Attend family nights, program activities, and staff trainings, and engage with staff and participants at events.
• Follow safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards.
• Report and maintain appropriate documentation of incidents and accidents.
• Follow guidelines for preparing, serving, and tracking meals and snacks.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership for staff working fewer than 19 hours per week, with YMCA program discounts available.
• Paid sick time accruing at one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• For staff working 20 or more hours per week, up to two children may be enrolled for free in YMCA School-Age programs; a 50% discount applies for the third child and beyond.
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while the employee is on site and working.
• Flexible schedules.
• Retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution after two years of service, provided at least 1,000 hours are worked in each anniversary year.

What This Job Offers

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