Youth Development Program Leader

Overview

As a Youth Development Program Leader I for the Eugene Family YMCA
, you will be part of an amazing team supporting our youth development programs. You will provide childcare, homework support, enrichment and physical activities, teach teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn. Program Leaders create positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with families. Our programs and youth development staff provide quality experiences to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Position hours will vary from site to site; after school hours are generally Monday – Thursday, 2p-6p and Friday 12:30p-6p; before school hours are generally Monday – Friday 6:45a-8:30a.

• Acquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to childcare, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in health, safety, and nutrition.
• Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire date.
• Follow program lesson plans and implement culturally relevant activities in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrate professional behavior and understand positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Facilitate a programming environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play and welcomes children.
• Promote a positive approach to supervision, communication and interactions with others; maintain ongoing communication with supervisor.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensure the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Remain up to date and follow guidelines put forth by the Office of Childcare.
• Check and respond to email and other communication regularly.
• Actively engage with youth and activities during the program day.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with families, facility/school personnel, members, and coworkers.
• Maintain program site and equipment, assist with setup and breakdown of activity centers, and clean program areas.
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Respectfully relay information to families about a child s day.
• May guide staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
• Continue training in child development for a minimum of 1.25 hours per month.
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date.
• Other duties as assigned.
• As a Y employee, you are a representative of our Y s mission and values; as such it is asked that you:
• approach conversations with respect
• uphold the Y s character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions
• approach all people and situations with an open mind - we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they won t know yours
• be accountable for the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace

• At least 18 years of age.
• Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry and proof of enrollment.
• Must meet the Office of Child Care requirements for the position.
• 60 hours of experience working in the program AND Completion of 20 clock hours of training, completed within the last five years, focused on school-age child care that meets the following core knowledge criteria:
  • Five clock hours in understanding and guiding behavior (UGB)
  • Five clock hours in learning environments and curriculum (LEC)
  • Five clock hours in human growth and development (HGD)
  • Five clock hours in program management (PM)
• OR at least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the last five years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care…