Y Club Youth Leader ($250 Hiring Bonus) - University Academy

Youth Development Leaders implement scheduled activities and supervise a group of youth in a positive atmosphere that upholds our four core values and promotes education, healthy living, safety, creativity, anti-bullying, and inclusion among all youth. Summer positions for Camp Counselors available too!

Hiring Bonus $250

Hourly Rates Range*

$14.00/hour Youth Development Leaders

$12.50/hour Youth Development Assistants

• Increases to rates are case-by-case based on experience and education relevant to to the field of youth development

Benefits Include

• Leadership Development Opportunities and Professional Development
• Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Consistently demonstrates and reinforces the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Encourage parents to participate or volunteer in special events or on field trips
• Express appreciation for families’ interest in their child(s) participation in the program
• Free YMCA Membership
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.
• Supervises a group of children.

Some positions may have additional responsibilities such as

• Communicate on a daily basis to families regarding the behavior of their children positive and negative (make sure to have parents review and sign corrective behavior reports).
• Insure that the program is operated in a safe and purposeful manner, insuring that all licensing and YMCA guidelines are met or exceeded.
• Implement group activity plan as assigned and according to state licensing and YMCA guidelines.

Youth Assistant Job Qualifications

• Active engagement with and supervision of children requiring physical stamina, alertness and emotional stability.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Understanding of and ability to apply principles of quality youth development and programming.
• Sensitivity to clientele and staff representing a variety of family, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Youth Leader Job Qualifications

• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Have a general understanding of computer technology.
• Demonstrated public relations and leadership skills in working with program parents, school personnel, children and co-workers.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Commitment to provide quality youth development services at all levels.
• Previous experience working with school age children (may include working as a babysitter, nanny or other childcare program).
• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings requiring physical stamina, alertness and emotional stability.