Youth Leader - 21st Century

YMCA of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Referral bonuses

Discounts on Y programs

Job summary

YMCA of Honolulu seeks a program assistant to organize and supervise activities for children in grades K–5. You will plan engaging lessons, lead group activities, and help run program events under the 21CCLC framework.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and the ability to complete mandatory training. This role fosters a safe, inclusive, and active learning environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development, group management, and communications.
• Plans and leads age-appropriate learning experiences in a classroom or group setting.
• Must be able to complete mandatory training and be people-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age- and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for K–5.
• Lead and supervise physical activity and academic curriculum for children.
• Assist in planning and implementing family nights and program activities.

Skills

Child development

Group management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR, AED and First Aid certification

Job description

PAY RANGE:

$17.00 - $22.00 Hourly**

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS:

• Kauluwela Elementary School
• Pauoa Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the 21CCLC Site Coordinator, this position is primarily concerned with planning, organizing, leading, and supervising physical activity and academic curriculum for children in grades K – 5.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires understanding of child development, group management, group work, program, and communications.
• Plans and leads age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a classroom or group setting, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Participates in planning and implementation of special events such as family nights and program activities.
• Able to complete mandatory training.
• Must be people-oriented.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certified (training available upon hire)

**All 21CCLC positions are dependent on the availability of funds and continuation of the 21CCLC contract. The current contract provides programming for the following three school years (2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028) with the possibility of extension for an additional two years (2028-2029 and 2029-2030).

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

**All 21CCLC positions are dependent on the availability of funds and continuation of the 21CCLC contract. The current contract provides programming for the following three school years (2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024) with the possibility of extension for an additional two years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026).