Youth Programs Lead (Afternoons)

About the role

The Role In MAC's Youth Programs Department, fun is mandatory. If you enjoy building relationships with children, creating engaging activities, and helping young people learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and welcoming environment, this role is for you. As a Youth Programs Lead (Afternoon), you will support children ages 7-18 through classes, camps, special events, and childcare programming while helping create exceptional experiences for members and families.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a warm, safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families.
• Plan, prepare, and lead weekly curriculum, activities, camps, classes, and special events for youth ages 7-18.
• Facilitate age-appropriate activities that support children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Lead classes, camps, and special events while ensuring a fun and enriching experience for participants.
• Provide exceptional customer service by building positive relationships with children, parents, members, and staff.
• Follow established check-in and check-out procedures and communicate effectively with families.
• Promote and enforce safety standards, child supervision practices, and positive behavior management techniques.
• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming program spaces.
• Assist with seasonal program guides and help communicate program information through social media and other member communications.
• Support childcare operations by preparing activities and crafts, supervising play, serving snacks, assisting with toileting and hygiene needs, and ensuring children's belongings are properly labeled.
• Respond appropriately to children's emotional and developmental needs while maintaining a positive and nurturing environment.
• Uphold all MAC policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and child safety requirements.

Requirements

• Experience working with school-aged children; one year of related experience preferred.
• Passion for creating positive, engaging experiences for children and families.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with children, parents, members, and colleagues.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion, and professional conduct.
• First Aid/CPR certification and Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect certification, or the ability to obtain both within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely perform the physical requirements of the role.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check through the Multnomah Athletic Club.