After School Program Leader | North Des Moines Area

## Overview Help positively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grow, learn and thrive. **Apply and begin your life changing Y journey TODAY!** ## Description **There's nothing like working at the Y!** At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day. **POSITION OVERVIEW:** Under the direction of the Site Leader, the Youth Program Leader is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the after school child care program. This includes program activities, behavior management, safety of program participants, and evaluation. The Youth Program Leader will deliver professional customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment. The individual will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA. **JOB LOCATION:** **** Findley Elementary OR King Elementary - Offsite from the Wellmark YMCA **SHIFTS AVAILABLE:** 2:15p-5:30p Monday - Friday **PAY RANGE:** Starting at $13.50/hour **CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:** August 6, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Provide leadership to a group of program participants. 2. Plan and lead activities with your group. 3. Assist in planning and leading activities that create a relaxed environment with structure for desired outcome. 4. Create and maintain a safe environment both physically and emotionally for your participants. 5. Maintain the Y-Voice (Welcoming, Nurturing, Hopeful, Determined, Genuine) in all that you say, do, and think in regards to your program. 6. Establish positive relationships with participants’ guardians, including gaining an understanding of participants' specific needs. 7. Follow policies and procedures, including Operating Standards. 8. Follow and be able to demonstrate emergency procedures. 9. Communicate specific problems and/or needs to a supervisor or designated staff person. 10. Attend team meetings, trainings, and events assigned by the supervisor. 11. Must stay in compliance with all required trainings, certifications, and child care licensing regulations. 12. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person. 13. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values. ## Requirements **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:** 1. Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions 2. Must be at least 16 years of age (If under age 18, must be working with an adult age 18+) 3. Approval by State of Iowa Licensing requirements including pre-employment physical 4. Previous experience working with youth is preferred 5. **Perform basic computer skills such as using the computerized time clock and online training requirements.** 6. Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting 7. Child Abuse Prevention Training - prior to starting if hired and maintained annually 8. Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards. **PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:**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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: - Regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. - Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, bend/stoop, climb/use stairs and reach/push/pull. - Speci…