Youth Development Lead, ELC

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 Youth Development Coordinator intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing while developing, organizing and implementing high quality YMCA youth program(s), primarily for our Early Learning Center. A key role in this position is facilitating the operations of the Early Learning Center under the supervision of the Director of Youth Development, ELC.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Works with teachers and other personnel with regards to the operations of programs, including program creation, promotion, planning, and delivery. Assure that the staff is fulfilling all requirements set by local, state, federal, and other standards necessary to operate a fully functional and licensed childcare facility and/or quality youth enrichment programs.

2. In Conjunction with the Coordinator, regularly scheduled instructional time in each classroom daily.

3. Ensure incident/accident reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.

4. Reports participant hours to DHS provider portal in a timely and accurate manner.

5. Promotes program enrollment and participation.

6. Assists with planning and facilitation of Y-wide community and family events.

7. Must exemplify appropriate behavior and act as a role model for participants showing the core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

8. Performs other duties, as necessary, to assure excellent operation of the YMCA youth development programs.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

● Engaging Community

● Communication & Influence

● Developing Self & Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.

● Experience facilitating youth development programs, including such areas as camp, before/after school programs, and/or enrichment programs for school-age youth. Experience in a Childcare Classroom is a plus.

● Excellent personal skills and experience with standard business software.

● Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

● The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

● The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

● The employee must occasionally work in ratio with youth and or provide on location coaching to program staff.

● The employee must be able to commute to program locations for program needs. Indirect mileages related to work functions are reimbursable for employee.

Paid Time Off: During your first year you will have 10 Annual PTO Days, accrued at the rate of 5 hours per pay period (max of 80 hours may be accrued annually, plus 8 paid holidays.

Retirement: Upon being vested (after 2 years of YMCA employment with 1,000 hours worked in each of those two years), the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County will make contributions into the YMCA Retirement Fund Plan at the rate of 8%, fully paid by the Y. You can maximize your retirement savings by opening a 403(b) Smart Account, a voluntary tax-deferred savings account with the YMCA Retirement Fund.

Health & Dental Insurance: After 30 days of regular full-time employment, you are eligible for participation in the YMCA’s group health and dental insurance plans. The YMCA pays 75 percent of an employee's individual coverage, while the employee is responsible for paying 25 percent and any costs associated with a family plan