Youth Development Activity Leader

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles seeks a part-time Child Activity Center Leader to support programs fostering holistic child development. You will nurture children through structured activities, maintain safe supervision, and help engage parents and volunteers to strengthen community ties within the Y’s inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes building achievement and belonging among youth, with a strong focus on safety, supervision, and teamwork across staff and families.

Qualifications

• Strong character values: respect, responsibility, honesty, caring.
• Excellent communication with children and parents/guardians.
• Emotional maturity to supervise and support diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Nurture children through purposeful activities promoting achievement and belonging.
• Supervise children with age-appropriate supervision and safety.
• Engage families and volunteers to support programming.
• Follow ADA compliance and YMCA safety policies.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Character values

Communication

Emotional maturity

Education

ECE/CD units

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles seeks a part-time Child Activity Center Leader to support programs fostering holistic child development. You will nurture children through structured activities, maintain safe supervision, and help engage parents and volunteers to strengthen community ties within the Y’s inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes building achievement and belonging among youth, with a strong focus on safety, supervision, and teamwork across staff and families.