Youth Programs & Safety Lead

YMCA of The Inland Northwest; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Paid sick time

Child Watch services

Flexible schedules

Retirement plan with 8% employer-con**

Job summary

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is seeking a Youth Development Staff to support child watch and Family Activity Center activities for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years. This role focuses on safety, supervision, and collaboration with families to provide academic and enrichment programs.

Applicants should be at least 16 years old, with child-youth experience and YMCA trainings; a positive, inclusive approach to working with diverse families is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Two years of experience working with youth aged 6 weeks-11 years preferred.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific trainings upon hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists or leads program development and implementation, typically including crafts, games, sports, and special events for youth and families.
• Maintains accurate and complete participant attendance logs within the program, also ensuring positive participant engagement.
• Supervise, support, and maintain a safe environment where youth can experience positive emotional and social development.
• Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with families about their child’s participation in activities, behaviors, and related topics, connecting families to the YMCA.
• Participates as a member of assigned committees, attends regular staff meetings, and promotes the YMCA throughout the local community.

Job description

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is seeking a Youth Development Staff to support child watch and Family Activity Center activities for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years. This role focuses on safety, supervision, and collaboration with families to provide academic and enrichment programs.

Applicants should be at least 16 years old, with child-youth experience and YMCA trainings; a positive, inclusive approach to working with diverse families is essential.