• Job Description

  Req#: 370303

  Job Details

  Job Location: Briggs Community YMCA - Olympia, WA

  Position Type: Full Time

  Salary Range: $20.50 - $20.50 Hourly

  Job Category: Youth Development

  Description

  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. Under the supervision of the Branch Program Director, the Youth Development Lead provides program design, planning, supervision and administrative support for all programs conducted by the department. This position is five days a week, Tuesday – Saturday. with office hours from 10AM – 6:30PM; occasional flexibility outside of the stated hours to meet YMCA and Youth Sports programming as needed.

  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:

  1. Provide administrative support for all program areas within department, which may include curriculum development, roster development, class scheduling, facility coordination, promotion/outreach and program supervision.
  2. Provide onsite program supervision for all youth sports games and a representative number of youth sports practices during each league season.
  3. Oversee direct delivery of safe and high-quality youth and family programming - Instruct as permanent or substitute youth experience programs as needed.
  4. Provide timely excellent customer service/response to internal and external customers.
  5. Provide fill-in support as requested when absences occur in department programs.
  6. Support and/or assist in the planning and execution of branch/association special events.
  7. Ensure all emergency and child safety protocols are understood and followed.
  8. Ensure member ready spaces and Program Experience Blueprint are adhered to in all efforts.
  9. All other duties as assigned.

  Association

  • Obtain additional certifications and knowledge through attendance at workshops and training.
  • Dress according to YMCA policy.
  • Attend all Association, Branch & department meetings as requested.

  LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making
  • Project Management
  • Engaging community

  Qualifications

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  This position requires enthusiasm, the ability to work well with others, and a desire to motivate and engage youth and families, staff, and volunteers. The position focus is primarily on maintaining safe, quality-driven programs following guidelines set by the YMCA of the USA and the South Sound YMCA Association. Incumbent must be at least 18 years of age with appropriate experience and qualifications to instill quality program goals, objectives and standards to all staff and volunteer instructors. The incumbent must possess the management, technical and organizational skills necessary to assist in supervising youth programs.

  Must hold the following certifications and qualifications:

  • Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

  Upon hire:

  • South Sound YMCA’s - New Employee Orientation - must be obtained within 45-days of hire.

  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 accommodation 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).

• About the company

  The South Sound YMCA in Olympia has TWO locations! We have our BRIGGS facility on Yelm Highway and OLYMPIA DOWNTOWN facility right in the heart of Downtown Olympia. BRIGGS 1530 Yelm Hwy SE (360.753.6576) DOWNTOWN 510 Franklin St. SE (360....

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