Youth Engagement Coordinator
2 months ago
OUR VALUES:
At the YMCA, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that promotes positive change. Our diverse team, representing various backgrounds and experiences, works tirelessly to address community needs by empowering youth and teens, enhancing overall health, and providing essential support to our neighbors through service, relationship-building, and the embodiment of our core YMCA values.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is integral to the mission of the YMCA, a prominent nonprofit organization focused on community enhancement through youth development, health initiatives, and social responsibility. The Youth Development Staff play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and supervision of children within the Child Watch and Family Activity Center. They collaborate to design and implement educational and enrichment programs for youth, engaging closely with families to ensure optimal care for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years.
We are seeking a candidate available Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM to work with our youngest members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitates or leads the development and execution of engaging programs, which may include activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and special events for youth and families.
- Maintains accurate participant attendance records while fostering positive engagement among participants.
- Supervises and supports a safe environment that promotes positive emotional and social growth for youth.
- Understands and applies all safety, emergency, and child protection policies, responding to emergencies in line with YMCA protocols.
- Encourages ongoing communication with families regarding their child's participation, behaviors, and other relevant topics, connecting them to YMCA resources.
- Participates in assigned committees, attends regular staff meetings, and actively promotes the YMCA within the community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Preferred two years of experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 11 years.
- Completion of YMCA-specific training upon hiring.
- Ability to build positive, authentic relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Regularly required to move by bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
- Frequently exposed to communicable diseases, necessitating regular handwashing and use of disinfectants.
- Must remain stationary, upright, and alert for extended periods.
- Regular interaction with youth requires effective oral communication and active listening skills.
- Must be able to lift and assist children weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally required to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
- Noise levels in the work environment are typically moderate.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is committed to inclusivity for all. Guided by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, we strive to address equity gaps for marginalized and underserved communities. We are dedicated to elevating social justice issues, removing systemic barriers, embracing cultural diversity, and creating equitable opportunities for those in need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners, we aim to effect meaningful change. We are committed to ensuring our YMCA is a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
COMPENSATION: Starting pay is $14.00 per hour.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE YMCA:
- Opportunities to positively impact the lives of youth, adults, and seniors.
- Free individual YMCA membership (for those working less than 19 hours per week) with available program discounts.
- Accrued paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
- Access to up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while working on-site.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution after two years of service (with a minimum of 1,000 hours worked required each anniversary year).
The most fulfilled YMCA staff are those who are motivated to help others and contribute to a greater purpose. Be part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes individual and community well-being.
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