Youth Center Leader

La Crosse Area Family YMCA

La Crosse, Wisconsin

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Leadership, Sports, Team Player, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
La Crosse, Wisconsin
POSTED
2 days ago
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals? We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to fill the role of Youth Center Leaders at our community -focused <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>organization this summer and fall!<\/span>
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Summer Programming runs June 1st -August 19th<\/span>
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Weekdays: 12:00 -7:00PM; 12:00 -4:00PM; 4:00 -7:00PM<\/span>
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Weekends: 12:00– 4:00 pm<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>
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(If interested in 40 hours will work 4 week days and one weekend day)<\/span>
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Fall Programming starts August 23rd<\/span>
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Weekdays: 3:00 -7:00PM or 4:30 -7:00PM<\/span>
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Weekends: 12:00 -4:00PM<\/span>
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Responsibilities<\/u>:          <\/span><\/span><\/b>
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  • Greet and engage with each youth as they arrive.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Provide positive and appropriate mentorship for all youth.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Maintain behavior expectations for all youth.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Ensure supervision and safety of all youth.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Facilitate fun and engaging group activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Prepare healthy snacks and meals.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Reliability and clear communication.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Able to work effectively in a team environment.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Clean up the Youth Center with youth before their leaving.   <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Requirements<\/h3>

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    • Passionate about working with kids.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate school -aged (10 -18) activities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Ability to organize/lead fun and engaging activities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Behavior intervention skills would be beneficial, but not required.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • At least 19 years old, to drive Y vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license and be 21 years old.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            Benefits<\/h3>
            • FREE<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>adult Y membership (+ discount on Family Membership)<\/span><\/span>
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            • 50%<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>discount on Y programs<\/span><\/span>
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            • 403(b)<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>retirement account<\/span><\/span>
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            • 12%<\/span><\/span><\/b> r<\/span><\/span><\/span>etirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours per year<\/span><\/span>
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            • Free<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/span><\/span>
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              An Equal Opportunity Employer<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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About the Company

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La Crosse Area Family YMCA