Weekend Drop in Child Care Leader

at  Eugene Family YMCA

Job Title: Youth Development Youth Wing Program Leader
Department: Youth Development
Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt
Job Grade: 4
Hourly Rate: $17.96. We offer a $1.00 differential for bilingual staff (Spanish).
Reports to: Youth, Teen, Family Director
** This position will be supervising and leading activities for the following youth ages: 6 weeks to 4 years (PlayZone) and 5 years - 10 years (KidZone) specifically within our weekend hours – Saturdays and Sundays 7:30am to 4:00pm.
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.
Position Summary
Every day hundreds of youth, ages 6 weeks to 10 years, will utilize our Youth Wing within our new state-of-the-art Y, engaging in activities and building new relationships with our staff and other participants. The Program Leader I will be part of an amazing staff team which provides enrichment and safe supervision, teaches teamwork and social skills, and supports youth and teens as they grow and learn. They will develop and implement program activities while also building positive relationships by providing prompt and courteous service to members, participants, and guests. Youth Wing staff create positive, nurturing relationships with youth while building cooperative relationships with families. Our programs and teams provide quality experiences to youth and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
The Eugene Family YMCA is looking for team members who are engaged, energetic, enthusiastic and have a knack for balancing safety and fun. Team members who enjoy being around youth and teens, making a positive difference in their lives, and helping them grow, thrive, and celebrate their awesome selves.

Essential Functions

• Supervises a group of youth to ensure their health and safety and to provide a positive experience for each participant.
• Implements program activities. May be asked to assist in planning activities.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Professionally engages with family/guardians to provide pertinent information about their youth’s experience and to promote upcoming programs.
• May lead a group of youth, unsupervised.
• Ensures that toys and equipment are clean, safe, set up and stored properly.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
• Contributes to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
• Follows good health practices, including; changing diapers, washing hands, cleaning play surfaces and toys, and attending to runny noses and mouths, etc.
• Maintains records of youth participating in program.
• Immediately communicates with the appropriate leader regarding any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries.
• Knows and understands the Youth Wing procedures for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.
• Responsible for injury/accident reporting procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of all areas of training and certifications.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized area.
• Resolves participant and parent concerns and issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications

• 18 of age or older.

• Must be able to pass the YMCA and DELC required background checks
• Central Background Registry (oregonearlylearning.com) required by DELC and,
• Background Investigation Bureau (BIB) required for all YMCA staff
• At least 18 months of experience serving or working with youth ages 6 weeks to 10 years
• 60 hours of experience working in the program AND Completion of 20 clock hours of training, completed within the last five years, focused on school-age child care that meets the following core knowledge criteria:
• Five clock hours in understanding and guiding behavior (UGB).
• Five clock hours in learning environments and curriculum (LEC).
• Five clock hours in human growth and development (HGD)
• Five clock hours in program management (PM)

OR

• At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the last five years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program

OR

• At least an AA Degree in:
• Early childhood education
• Child development
• Elementary education
• Special education
• Physical education
• Recreation
• Human development
• Child and family studies
• Home economics

OR

• At least a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 18 months of previous experience working with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nanny, coaching.
• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Conversationally fluent in Spanish
• Previous experience planning and implementing group activities

Professional Competencies

• Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
• Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities such as sports, games and curriculum activities and monitor behavior inside and outside
• Must be able to walk, run, stand, sit, kneel and get back to a standing position
• Ability to lift and carry the weight of 50lbs
• General housekeeping: mop/sweep. take the trash out, wash dishes, clean tables and toys, stack and put baskets away, and the like
• Diapering
• Following sanitation protocols

Hours of Operation/Shift Options

YMCA PlayZone / KidZone (ages 6 weeks – 10 years) will be open:

• Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Must be available to work weekends and flexible work hours to suit varied schedule for programs.

Part-time Employee Benefits & Discounts

• Careers | Eugene Family YMCA (eugeneymca.org)

At the Eugene Family Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the well-being of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.
The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622, ext. 1401.
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

• Supervises a group of youth to ensure their health and safety and to provide a positive experience for each participant.
• Implements program activities. May be asked to assist in planning activities.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Professionally engages with family/guardians to provide pertinent information about their youth’s experience and to promote upcoming programs.
• May lead a group of youth, unsupervised.
• Ensures that toys and equipment are clean, safe, set up and stored properly.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
• Contributes to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
• Follows good health practices, including; changing diapers, washing hands, cleaning play surfaces and toys, and attending to runny noses and mouths, etc.
• Maintains records of youth participating in program.
• Immediately communicates with the appropriate leader regarding any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries.
• Knows and understands the Youth Wing procedures for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.
• Responsible for injury/accident reporting procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of all areas of training and certifications.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized area.
• Resolves participant and parent concerns and issues.
• Other duties as assigned