The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause.Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Come to work each day knowing that what you do has an impact on the lives of the people in your community. At the Y, we invite you to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a position that is truly much more than a job. Plus, there is always room to grow at the Y!

Position Summary:

Directs the operations of the child care program in assigned location(s). Create a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

What you’ll get from working at The Y:

• FREE family YMCA membership
• Education Advance: Up to $2,000 per year
• FREE training offered for all positions & get paid while you train for your job!
• 100% discount for dependent children enrolled in YMCA of Snohomish County licensed school-age care/licensed Discovery camp
• 20% off all programs and services
• Free access to mental health resources
• Competitive benefits package for full-time staff including: Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance beginning on the first of the month after start date
• 2 weeks paid time off accrued per year (available after 90 days) and 8 paid holidays for full-time staff
• Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked (available after 90 days)
• Retirement paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year)
• Cheery, dynamic cause-driven work environment, like no other!
• Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
• Opportunity to grow: When you work at the Y, you will be encouraged to try new things and grow your career. We have a solid reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintains required child/staff ratio. Provides direct, active supervision to a group of children.

Coordinate with the program director to develop, prepare, and implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the YMCA of Snohomish County and DCYF guidelines. Is responsible for the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior and event plans.

Ensure compliance with state and local regulations in addition to YMCA standards and procedures.

Train, evaluate and supervise assigned staff and volunteers, including ensuring required are completed.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships and effective communication with YMCA staff, families, school personnel, community partners and stakeholders.

Provide families appropriate feedback and information as needed for their child to be a successful.

Maintain materials, equipment, and program facility.

If 21 years or older, transport children to/from School-Age program location in YMCA mini-bus, when applicable. Drive safely according to all YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.

Maintain required program records.

Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum age 18, 21 preferred

Two or more years working in licensed School-Age Care program, with children in a developmentally appropriate group setting. Preferred, YMCA experience.

Meet educational and experience qualifications established by DCYF (Dept of Children, Youth and Families

Have a high school diploma or equivalent;

Complete thirty college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent;

OR

Have completed at least twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent AND complete an additional eighteen college credits in any one hundred-level or above coursework or equivalent within five years of employment

Provide document of all certification and training requirements established by DCYF, including position prerequisites, current negative TB test, fully vaccinated for MMR/other required vaccinations, and portable background check

Plan, organize, and implement high quality developmentally appropriate programming

Experience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilities

Fluency in second language desired

Y Culture:

Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA

Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines

Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement:

Models and teaches the Y’s values

Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives

Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition

Cultivates relationships to support fundraising

Collaboration:

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives

Builds relationships to create small communities

Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict

Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience

Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support

Operational Effectiveness: 

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions

Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities

Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team

Effectively creates and manages budgets

Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress 

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights

Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change

Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance 

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology