Youth & Family Programs Lead — Part-Time

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN AS; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounted YMCA programs

Job summary

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION seeks a part-time program staff member to develop and implement high-quality recreational activities for youth, teens and adults at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA.

Weekend work and under-29-hour weeks are typical, with duties spanning sports, gymnastics, theater, PE, and music. The incumbent promotes a welcoming, cause-centered culture aligned with YMCA values and supports community strengthening through youth development, healthy living,

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16; required.
• Minimum 1 year of working within youth and/or family programming, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children, required.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mature judgment and sound decision-making skills a must.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that an adult signs each child in and out of program according to established procedures.
• Provide a quality experience for families and children (KidQuarium, Special Events, Birthday Parties, cooking classes etc).
• Provide leadership, supervision and care for children throughout all program areas.
• Implement and supervise program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values and objectives.
• Plan structured activities to stimulate the growth and development of participants.
• Incorporates creative and fun instructional methods into activities.
• Motivate and direct program participants, parents, staff and volunteers; be a team player.
• Enforce the rules and behavior expectations of the area.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with children, parents and other staff.
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
• Follow opening and closing procedures of the Youth & Family Department.
• Inspect for areas of concern; i.e., damage to equipment, unsafe areas, etc.
• Ensure program areas are set-up in accordance with facility schedules and the necessary layout for respective activity.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Is alert, attentive, and courteous and conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times according to the YMCA Code of Conduct.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION seeks a part-time program staff member to develop and implement high-quality recreational activities for youth, teens and adults at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA.

Weekend work and under-29-hour weeks are typical, with duties spanning sports, gymnastics, theater, PE, and music. The incumbent promotes a welcoming, cause-centered culture aligned with YMCA values and supports community strengthening through youth development, healthy living,