Ymca of Greater Omaha·Omaha, Nebraska
Implement curriculum and purposeful programming to create a nurturing environment for youth participants. Supervise children and maintain a safe program site while cultivating positive relationships with parents and community members.
So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Youth Leaders develop a welcoming and nurturing environment for participants by implementing Developmental Assets and YMCA Character Development principles on a daily basis.
1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Nurtures participants through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in accordance with Positive Youth Development best practices.
3. Supervises children, site, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each participant.
5. Cultivates positive relationships with participants and parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
6. Supports program activities, actively engages with supervisor and partners during staff meetings and training.
7. Maintains a clean and safe program site and equipment.
8. Maintains required program records.
9. Actively participates in program and branch meetings and trainings.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Inclusion: Communication & Influence
1. Must be at least 17 years of age
2. Education and/or experience working with school-age children preferred
3. Experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred
4. Ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
5. Complete before first shift: Child Abuse Prevention Training; program-specific training
6. Complete within 30 days of hire: YMCA cause & culture training; CPR/AED/First Aid
7. Ability to relate effectively to and develop meaningful relationships with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, including ADA compliance and successful clearance of background check.
8. Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
9. Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.
10. Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.
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.
Classroom/recreational environment. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking and playing with children at their level are required.
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.
Hours will include evening and weekend work.
Reliable transportation and travel among local branches/off-site facilities may be required.
The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must be at least 17 years old and able to pass a background check. Experience working with school-age children in a developmental setting is preferred, along with the ability to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
Market context
In Nebraska, YMCA youth leader roles at middle schools are typically driven by after-school and enrichment program needs, so openings can move quickly when school-year staffing is being filled. This role is competitive because it asks for reliability with school-age children, a clean background check, and the ability to earn CPR/AED/First Aid certification. If you are considering applying, confirm your age eligibility and be ready to note any child-focused experience; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time reviewing the full description.