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Youth Development Leader

1 month ago

Topeka, Kansas, United States YMCA of Greater Kansas City Full time
Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Development Leader to join our team at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. As a key member of our youth development team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, caring, and enriching environment for school-age children at St. Ann's Catholic School.

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 plans, preparing materials, activities, and environments.
  • Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children, talk to them, and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth.
  • Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules, and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, and school district.
  • Positively identify individuals picking up before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them).
  • Identify emergency situations and respond quickly and appropriately.
  • Consistently demonstrate positive discipline, teach, and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.
  • Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents, or co-workers.
  • Introduce yourself to parents and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Previous experience working with school-age children (may include working as a babysitter, nanny, or other childcare program).
  • Understanding of and ability to apply principles of quality youth development and programming.
  • Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
  • Active engagement with and supervision of children requiring physical stamina, alertness, and emotional stability.
  • Have a general understanding of and proficiency with computer technology.

Benefits Include:
Free YMCA Membership
Leadership Development Opportunities and Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
Sign On Bonus: $250*Hourly Rates Range $14.00/hour minimum increases to rates are case-by-case based on experience and education relevant to the field of youth development