Youth Development Staff

Job Details

Description

Looking for a hands-on role where you can work with children in an afterschool program or serve as a mentor? The YMCA in Westminster, CA, is hiring enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to make a difference in the lives of children.

As a Youth Development Staff member, you’ll report to the Site Supervisor and ensure a positive, controlled environment for children aged 5-12.

Your responsibilities include :

• Plan, supervise, and implement the program in accordance with the policies and philosophies of the YMCA and the California Department of Education.
• Provide hands-on, student-centered enrichment activities that incorporate and combine academics, youth development and recreational learning.
• Maintain a program that reflects strong input from students, families, school staff and collaborative partners. Provide good service to school personnel and families.
• Maintain an attitude of dignity and respect toward children, parents, and staff.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, school, community, and family events as assigned.
• Provide a program that provides a safe and healthy environment for all participants and staff. Ensure that YMCA risk management policies are followed.
• Demonstrate the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement. Monitor and address student behavior and handle discipline appropriately.
• Ensure the program is well organized, daily schedules are maintained and center environment supports learning.
• Provide active and consistent opportunities for students to express their ideas, concerns, and options about the program.
• Ensure that program activities link to the school day and make certain that activities are planned to enhance student achievement.
• Demonstrate and teach the character development of the YMCA 4 core values : Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.
• Supervise proper maintenance of equipment, cleanup of work & play areas.
• Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
• Provide additional coverage to other sites as needed in the absence of other staff, in order to maintain a safe staff to child ratio.
• Assist with YMCA Member Involvement program and annual YMCA Campaign.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact, guiding children through their experiences, creating memorable moments, and developing your professional skills and resume.

Join us in shaping the future of our community’s youth!

Qualifications

Hiring Criteria

The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Experience & Background : Must be 18 years of age. One year of experience working with children preferred. Pediatric (EMSA) First Aid and Pediatric (EMSA) CPR certifications required.

Complete YMCA Core trainings within first 60 days of employment.

Skills & Abilities :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer and results orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective member of project teams.

The YMCA of Orange County offers excellent benefits as part of our compensation package. Programs such as medical and dental insurance options are available for full-time staff.

Program discounts, retirement, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities are offered to all employees. Child and Youth Development Staff qualify for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.

About the YMCA

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y serves Orange County through six Health & Wellness centers (Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, and Santa Ana) and over 50 Afterschool Program centers.

YMCA programs celebrate and honor common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring by infusing character development into the foundation and practice of all our programs;

from youth sports and group exercise classes to parent / child programs and community services Y programs build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

The YMCA of Orange County is a non-profit, charitable organization that serves the entire community.