Part-Time Youth Programs Leader

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 streaming membership

Flexible scheduling around school and

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness program

LifeMart discounts

Professional training, education, and

20% discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking a Youth Program Staff member to lead and support youth activities at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA. This part-time role includes supervising classes, planning age-appropriate activities, and ensuring participant safety in a high-energy environment.

Ideal candidates bring youth program experience, a positive attitude, and willingness to complete required trainings and background checks.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related sports and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist participants in skill development, game play, and activities appropriate for each age group.
• Encourage positive participation, cooperation and exemplify our core values.
• Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy classes.
• Work alongside volunteers to assist with programming.
• Track program attendance.
• Responsible for class participant’s supervision and safety.
• Provide safety briefings to parents and participants.

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking a Youth Program Staff member to lead and support youth activities at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA. This part-time role includes supervising classes, planning age-appropriate activities, and ensuring participant safety in a high-energy environment.

Ideal candidates bring youth program experience, a positive attitude, and willingness to complete required trainings and background checks.