Y Kids Lead - Sally's YMCA

About the Role

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director and consistent with the mission of the YMCA, the Y Kids Lead will be directly responsible for the safety, supervision, leadership, and guidance of afterschool participants in cooperation with other YMCA staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance for a group of 200 participants and 50 staff members.
• Work closely and cohesively with a team of 5-7 other leadership staff members.
• Provide growth and development opportunities for campers, participants, and staff.
• Develop and operate all aspects of the program schedule.
• Implement Character Development Traits in daily activities.
• Set a good example in promptness, manners, language, appearance, and health.
• Demonstrate respect and care for all programming.
• Build and maintain a positive environment for all participants.
• Ensure the cleanliness of activity areas throughout and at the end of the program.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of participants before and after program hours as requested.
• Facilitate accurate check-in and check-out for program participants and maintain precise attendance records.
• Support counselors in executing lesson plans and making necessary adjustments.
• Facilitate proper group behavior in all activities.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings, ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
• Manage appropriate behavior with all children and implement the participant discipline policy when necessary.
• Maintain all equipment and report when repairs or replacements are needed.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment by following all YMCA policies and procedures related to abuse prevention, reporting concerns, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age and/or one year of college education.
• Experience or training significant for afterschool programs.
• Interest in children and evidence of emotional maturity, good moral character, judgment, integrity, and leadership capability.
• Enjoyment and appreciation of character development.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
• Complete BSS, Child Abuse Prevention, and Security trainings prior to the first day of work and maintain them yearly.
• Desire to learn and apply experiences as necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate positively with members, participants, and staff.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution

Our YMCA culture is built on our mission and core values, striving to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined to make our community stronger.

Pay

USD $11.00 - USD $14.00 per hour

Schedule

Expected during programming hours, including varied weeknights (Monday - Friday) and Saturdays with varied hours.