Youth Program Leader

About the role

The Youth Program Leader oversees the Operation Hero program and supervises school-age children. The role models and teaches the Armed Services YMCA's values, promoting learning and caring.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Operation Hero program by preparing curriculum and coordinating activities, games, worksheets, songs, and lessons with the current week’s theme.
• Incorporate the YMCA character values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty into the position.
• Arrange materials as needed for each day 30 minutes prior to the start of class and ensure program begins and ends on time and meets lesson plan guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with school personnel and families to ensure effective communication.
• Able to negotiate and resolve conflict by utilizing non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings as requested and be prepared to coordinate research and share resources with other facilitators.
• Provide feedback to parents regarding their children; provide information and/or referrals as needed.
• Prepare end of school year report, class attendance on a monthly basis, assemble any needed resources for the classroom.
• Purchase or submit purchase orders, program cash receipts, and healthy snacks for the program participants.
• Take accurate attendance of students and ensure they meet the military child requirements.
• Maintain clear and updated class roster with pertinent information; provide a copy to Director by the 1st of each month with prior month information.
• Ensure an organized, safe, and clean program space for the children.

Qualifications

• College degree focusing on child development or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 2+ years’ experience working with children in a group setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 15 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to successfully pass a background check and drug testing.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in writing reports and lesson plans.
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of program information.

Benefits

Armed Services YMCA employee guidelines apply.