Youth Program

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Youth Program Staff to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Youth Program Staff you will be responsible instructing class participants in various programs, games, and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist participants in skill development, game play, and activities appropriate for each age group.
• Encourage positive participation, cooperation and exemplify our core values.
• Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy classes.
• Work alongside volunteers to assist with programming.
• Track program attendance.
• Responsible for class participant’s supervision and safety.
• Provide safety briefings to parents and participants.

Qualifications:

• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related sports and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wage: $17.13 to $17.16 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA
  360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and Life Mart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• Healthiest You: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

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The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled