POSITION SUMMARY:

The Youth Development Associate is responsible for overseeing the successful operation of the assigned program while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for participants. The Youth Development Associate should inspire a participant-centered atmosphere that promotes the mission, goals and objectives of the South Sound YMCA in a friendly, courteous and highly efficient manner.

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 part of the Y family. 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:

• Act as YMCA ambassador and authority during your program
  • Maintain good working knowledge of general YMCA information.
  • Maintain excellent child, parent, and community relationships.
  • Develop rapport with participants and parents and serve as a primary contact for concerns and questions.
• Always ensure the safety and supervision of the children in your care.
  • Address any facility-related safety concerns (graffiti, broken glass, obstructed emergency exits, etc.).
  • Address any individuals who do not belong at or near your program.
  • Supervise and monitor participant or spectator activities in your program.
• Be a positive role model to kids in all your interactions and communications.
• Supervise any YMCA equipment being used in your program.
• Communicate and enforce all relevant YMCA policies and procedures with participants and parents.
• When applicable, officiate in such a manner to ensure rules are followed and the YMCA philosophy demonstrated.
  • Know the rules of the sport and level you are officiating and review them regularly.
  • Keep program operating according to schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Developing Self & Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive, friendly and enthusiastic attitude that enjoys working with people of all backgrounds.
• Background/knowledge of a variety of youth sports and activities.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Background knowledge in the sport you will be instructing and officiating.
• The ability to manage competition safely and in accordance with YMCA values.
• Effective communication with coaches, players, parents, and spectators, as well as other YMCA staff members.
• The ability to detect and swiftly respond to any critical incident or emergency situation.

Upon hire:

• Current Child & Infant and Adult CPR, AED and First Aid must be obtained within 30-days of hire and be current throughout length of employment.
• South Sound YMCAs - New Employee Orientation must be obtained within 45-days of hire.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

Flexible work schedules

Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked)

One paid floating holiday per calendar year

Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to our facilities and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs within the South Sound YMCA.

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.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).