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Y Club Youth Development Leader

Kansas City YMCA
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Overview

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Join our team in a fun creative environment! You'll be part of providing a safe, caring and enriching environment for school age children. Lead fun activities with a group of children, including crafts, sports, snack time and more!

Schedules are flexible and include weekday morning before school and / or afternoons after school until 6 : 00 p.m.

Hourly Rates Range

14.00 / hour : Youth Development Leaders, increases to rates are case-by-case based on experience and education relevant to the field of youth development.

Benefits Include

  • Free YMCA Membership
  • Leadership Development Opportunities and Professional Development
  • Flexible Schedule

OUR CULTURE :

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven : We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming : We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : We value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of youth in our program.
  • Implement group activity plan; 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 ID individuals picking-up before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them).
  • Identify emergency situations then 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.
  • 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.
  • Youth Development Leaders also provide direct supervision in leading a group of children on their own.

    Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 18.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
  • Previous experience working with school age children (may include working as a babys
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