What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Staff - Evenings and Weekends position at YMCA of The Inland Northwest?
Job Description
Job Description
OUR CULTURE :
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.
POSITION SUMMARY :
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth Development Staff are responsible for the safety, supervision, and leading activities of the children in the Child Watch and Family Activity Center. The Youth Development Staff collaborate to develop and provide academic and enrichment programs for youth participating in the program, working closely with families to provide the best care for children (ages 6 weeks to 11 years).
Scheduling : Evenings and weekends
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Assists or leads program development and implementation, typically including fun activities such as crafts, games, sports, and special events for youth and families
- Maintains accurate and complete participant attendance logs within the program, also ensuring positive participant engagement.
- Supervise, support, and maintain a safe environment where youth can experience positive emotional and social development
- Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol
- Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with families about their child’s participation in activities, behaviors, and related topics, connecting families to the YMCA.
- Participates as a member of assigned committees, attends regular staff meetings, and promotes the YMCA throughout the local community
QUALIFICATIONS :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.
STARTING PAY : $16.66 / hr
WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA :
The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
Apply today!
Salary : $17
