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YMCA of Greater Kansas City · 2 weeks ago

Y Club Youth Development Leader

Leavenworth, KS

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

YMCA of Greater Kansas City is dedicated to helping kids learn, grow, and thrive. The Youth Development Leader plays a key role in creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for elementary-aged children in the Y Club before and after school program.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and lead a group of children in the program

Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities

Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments

Consistently model positive interactions and discipline by teaching and redirecting rather than scolding; firmly enforce rules while treating all children with dignity and respect to help build their self-esteem and sense of self-worth

Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing and school district

Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them)

Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately

Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and fellow YMCA team members

Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off

Clean and pick up areas used by the program, as needed

All youth development associates are mandated by the state of Kansas and Missouri to report suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate associates of any suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents or injuries immediately

Qualification

Youth development experiencePublic relations skillsLeadership skillsChildcare experienceTeamworkComputer technology understandingPositive interactionsBehavior managementDependabilityCultural competency

Required

Minimum age of 18

High school diploma or equivalent required at Kansas sites

Previous experience working with school age children (may include working as a babysitter, nanny or other childcare program)

Commitment to provide quality youth development services at all levels

Demonstrated public relations and leadership skills in working with program parents, school personnel, children and co-workers

Ability to work with others in a team environment

Have a general understanding of computer technology

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings requiring physical stamina, alertness and emotional stability

Tuberculosis Test Risk Assessment and State Health Assessment form within 30 days (in MO)