Youth Development Advocate — Part-Time Impact

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in Siouxland area seeks a Youth Development Associate to help create a safe, engaging environment for children while supporting daily activities and building strong relationships with families.

Guided by the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, you will foster a welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined culture through program delivery and family engagement, part-time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and support age-appropriate activities.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Foster a warm and supportive environment where children feel belonging and confidence.
• Ensure a physically and emotionally safe space for all children.
• Support curriculum that encourages youth development.
• Provide active supervision and maintain proper ratios.
• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians; maintain open communication.
• Assist with preparing and organizing age-appropriate materials.
• Keep program space and equipment clean, organized, and safe; report safety concerns.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and family engagement events.
• Uphold YMCA policies and represent the organization professionally.
• Adhere to local/state/ YMCA policies, including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Model YMCA core values and use the Y-Voice.
• Perform additional duties to support the program and YMCA mission.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Child care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in Siouxland area seeks a Youth Development Associate to help create a safe, engaging environment for children while supporting daily activities and building strong relationships with families.

Guided by the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, you will foster a welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined culture through program delivery and family engagement, part-time hours.