Youth Development Lead, Teen Programs

Paycom; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Job summary

The Eugene Family YMCA is seeking a Youth Development Program Leader 2 to join our team in Eugene, Oregon. You will support full-day youth development programs, provide childcare, enrichment and activities, and foster teamwork and social skills among youth.

You will build positive relationships with youth and families, implement the curriculum, and ensure safe, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• At least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with youth in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the youth and family programs for assigned location(s); ensures high-quality programs; trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance; develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
• Manages and controls budgets related to the position; ensures the program operates within budget and that program fees are collected
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed
• Provides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living
• Maintains positive relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, facility staff, family groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs
• Responds to all agency, family and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
• Provides staff leadership at Youth Development events within the YMCA
• Maintains proper records/department files
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
• Conducts family conferences as needed, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families
• Implements culturally relevant activity plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants
• Maintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures
• Supervises the youth, staff, program areas and all activities in a safe and friendly manner
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with coworkers
• Acts as a role model to youth and staff
• Adheres to program cleanliness standards
• Is up to date and follows guidelines put forth by the Department of Early Learning and Care and YMCA
• Checks and responds to emails and other communication regularly
• Acquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to child care, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in health, safety, and nutrition
• Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire date
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
• Other duties as assigned
• As a Y staff, you are a representative of our Y's mission and values; as such it is asked that you:
• approach conversations with respect
• uphold the Y's character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions
• approach all people and situations with an open mind - we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they won't know yours
• be accountable for the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace

Skills

18+ years old

Youth program supervision

Experience with school-age youth

Job description

The Eugene Family YMCA is seeking a Youth Development Program Leader 2 to join our team in Eugene, Oregon. You will support full-day youth development programs, provide childcare, enrichment and activities, and foster teamwork and social skills among youth.

You will build positive relationships with youth and families, implement the curriculum, and ensure safe, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with YMCA values.