Youth Program Staff Job at YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Lakewood, WA 98499

Why Work for the Y?
The YMCA brings people together from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations to ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team!
Would you like to impact local children by acting as a role model to help them achieve personal growth?
As a* Youth Program Staff*, you will help coordinate the expansion of school year programs and partnerships to support the success of students. If hired for this position, you will be directly supporting the T-Bird Achievement Center within the Franklin Pierce School District to oversee and and organize the delivery of afterschool programming.

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Qualifications:*

  • Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Associates Degree in job related field, such as education, social work, recreation is preferred.
  • Two years or more of youth development program coordination and supervision experience preferred.
  • Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bi-lingual preferred.
  • Flexible and able to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
  • Ability to problem-solve day-to-day program issues.
  • Ability to communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; deal with changing priorities; work under frequent interruptions; and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to facilitate group discussions, including conflict resolutions.
  • Knowledge of skills needed for students to make healthy, successful progress academically, emotionally and socially.
  • Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
  • Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

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Hours:* Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Benefits: Full-Time employees are supported with the following benefits and perks:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
  • YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free YMCA Child Care
  • Free Family YMCA Membership
  • Free YMCA 360 Virtual Wellness Membership
  • Up to two weeks paid vacation
  • Eight Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • YMCA Program and Merchandise discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Professional education and certification opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour




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