Family Experience Leader: Create Joyful Youth Programs

YMCA of Portsmouth; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Portsmouth invites applications for a Family Experience Leader to foster a joyful, safe, and inclusive environment where children and families can play, learn, and grow. You will support holistic youth development through engaging activities that build confidence and belonging.

Under the direction of the Family Experience Director, you will help deliver high-quality care in early childhood spaces and drop-in programs while modeling the YMCA core values in daily interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging youth programs.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive environment for children.
• Commitment to YMCA core values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet all youth and families to build connections and ensure everyone feels welcomed, accepted, and valued.
• Support daily activities and routines under supervision of the Family Experience Director.
• Deliver safe, nurturing care in Stay & Play, Interactive Zone, and other drop-in child care spaces.
• Assist in planning and delivering Family Experience programs, including events and holiday activities.
• Follow YMCA policies to maintain a safe, clean, energetic environment for all participants.
• Model YMCA core values in all interactions and promote teamwork.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

YMCA of Portsmouth invites applications for a Family Experience Leader to foster a joyful, safe, and inclusive environment where children and families can play, learn, and grow. You will support holistic youth development through engaging activities that build confidence and belonging.

Under the direction of the Family Experience Director, you will help deliver high-quality care in early childhood spaces and drop-in programs while modeling the YMCA core values in daily interactions.