Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of youth. At the YMCAwe are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our 12 branches.

All YMCA employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for 100% FREE YMCA CHILD CARE for children starting as young as 1 year old!

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHILDCARE PROGRAM LEAD:

• Coordinates childcare programs to meet the needs of the community and meet Y objectives.
• Develops and maintains programs in accordance with organizational and operational plans.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff.
• Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete; provide training as needed.
• Organizes and facilitates age-appropriate activities
• Supervises and interacts with children at play safely.
• Market and distribute program information to members and the community at large.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A CHILDCARE PROGRAM LEAD:

• 21 years of age or older
• Current state approved first aid certification
• Current CPR
• Demonstrated ability to provide childcare
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children
• Knowledge and experience in child watch or babysitting including demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate activities to children, ages 5 years to 11 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, staff, peers, volunteers, and supervisor.
• Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA programs.
• Knowledge of staff/volunteer supervision and program management preferred.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee Assistant Program
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

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.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.