Youth Leader - North Branch

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Spokane, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Leader supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Reporting to the Site Director, the Youth Leader engages with youth in a nurturing childcare setting and promotes relationship building with youth, parents, and the YMCA community. The role supports before- and after-school programs and day camps for school-age children at local sites.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Upon receiving a job offer, register in the MERIT system, apply for Portable Background Clearance and fingerprints, and complete program-specific trainings.
• Complete ten STARS training 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support programming 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 school-age children participating in purposeful programming and classroom activities, making ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Give youth opportunities to lead, solve problems, and make decisions and choices, while teaching and practicing YMCA core values.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with families about children’s needs and progress and connect families with the YMCA.
• Maintain program sites and equipment and ensure locations are clean, safe, and organized.
• Attend family nights, program activities, and staff trainings and complete required training.
• Follow safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures; report incidents and accidents and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Follow guidelines for preparing, serving, and tracking meals and snacks.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership for employees 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 employees working 20 or more hours per week, up to two children may be enrolled free in YMCA School-Age programs, with a 50% discount for the third child and beyond.
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child, while the employee is working onsite.
• Flexible schedules.
• Retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution after two years of service, subject to working at least 1,000 hours in each anniversary year.

What This Job Offers

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