Youth Leader - Before and After School

Before Or After school Youth Leader

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Before/After School Youth Leader at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Work with an incredible team of people and make an impact in the community and in the lives of families.

Free YMCA membership, with ability to upgrade to a family membership, discounts on Y programs, including personal training, swim lessons, day camp and after school programs

Semi-monthly, competitive pay and annual performance/wage review

Opportunities for hiring and retention bonuses

Employee Referral bonus of $150

Paid training and certifications

Flexible works schedule

Free YMCA t-shirts

Free access to Right Now Media at Work with a large variety of mental health, financial and leadership resources

12% retirement paid by the YMCA once eligibility requirements are met

403(b) retirement option

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Supervises a group of children and program activities, keeping an accurate count of children in his/her group at all times and ensuring child safety.

Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by TDFPS licensing, the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.

Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans, sets up, and executes activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y's values. A few examples of curriculum include physical activities, arts & crafts, STEM, homework assistance, character development, and snack time.

Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.

Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child's needs and progress; connects families to the Y.

Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

Applies all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Must safely operate a 14-passenger YMCA bus to transport children to and from local schools and program sites for the after school program;
Defensive Driving Course is required (offered through the Y as an online training course).

All other duties as assigned.

Communication & Influence

Developing Self & Others

Program/Project Management

Dental and Vision…