Youth Development Specialist (Part-time Evenings), YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Schedule

• Evenings from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Up to 12 hours per week depending on program needs and availability
• Additional opportunities may be available

Position Overview

As part of the Getting Ahead initiative, you will work with school-aged children while their parents or guardians attend weekly classes. You will help create a safe, welcoming space where children can learn, play, and feel supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead simple, engaging activities for children
• Supervise and ensure a safe environment
• Help guide children through transitions such as activities, gym time, and meals
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Work as part of a team to support the program
• Model YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring
• Must enjoy working with children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Job consists of working with school age children and requires the participation in activities with children.
• Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines. (CPR Training provided by the Y, if needed)