Y Club Youth Development Leader

• Provide direct supervision and lead a group of children in the program.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.

• Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments

• Consistently model positive interactions and discipline by teaching and redirecting rather than scolding; firmly enforce rules while treating all children with dignity and respect to help build their self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

• Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing and school district.

• Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them).

• Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.

• Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and fellow YMCA team members.

• Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off.

• Clean and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.

• All youth development associates are mandated by the state of Kansas and Missouri to report suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate associates of any suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents or injuries immediately.