{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d3a2e469f909ee29a2f0fa3f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3a2e469f909ee29a2f0fa3f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3a2e469f909ee29a2f0fa3f","title":"Youth Development Program Leader 2","description":"Job Title: Youth Development Program Leader 2\n\nDepartment: Youth Development\n\nClassification: Non-exempt\n\nJob Grade: 5\n\nReports to: Youth Teen & Family Director\n\nNote: This position may be connected to the YMCA’s school-year childcare program, which is anticipated to operate from approximately August through June. Program staffing needs are dependent upon enrollment, funding, operational needs, and school district calendars. Employment beyond the program period or program needs is not guaranteed.\n\nOur Culture\nOur 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. 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.\n\nPosition Summary\nAs a Program Leader 2, you will be part of an amazing team supporting our full-day youth development programs. You will provide childcare, enrichment & physical activities, teach teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn. Program Leader IIs create positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with families. They provide direction for the program and classroom and implement the program curriculum. Our programs and Youth Development staff provide quality experiences to children and families that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nManages, directs and coordinates the after-school childcare programs for assigned location(s); ensures high-quality programs; trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed\nReviews and evaluates staff performance; develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals\nManages and controls budgets related to the position; ensures the program operates within budget and that program fees are collected\nSupports HEPA, healthy eating, and physical activity\nAssures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed\nProvides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living\nMaintains positive relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, facility staff, family groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs\nResponds to all agency, family and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner\nProvides staff leadership at Youth Development events within the YMCA\nMaintains proper records/department files\nAssists in the marketing and distribution of program information\nConducts family conferences as needed, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families\nImplements culturally relevant activity plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants\nMaintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas\nFollows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures\nSupervises the children, staff, program areas and all activities in a safe and friendly manner\nMakes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child\nMaintains positive relationships and effective communication with coworkers\nActs as a role model to children and staff\nAdheres to program cleanliness standards\nIs up to date and follows guidelines put forth by the Office of Childcare\nChecks and responds to emails and other communication regularly\nAcquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to child care, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in health, safety, and nutrition\nAttend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire date\nComplete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date\nIf required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment\nOther duties as assigned\nAs a Y staff, you are a representative of our Y's mission and values; as such it is asked that you:\napproach conversations with respect\nuphold the Y's character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions\napproach all people and situations with an open mind - we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they won't know yours\nbe accountable for the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nMust be at least 18 years or older\nAt least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth\nPrevious supervisory experience\nEnrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry (oregonearlylearning.com) and proof of enrollment\nPlease complete the online application right away as it will take several weeks to process\nMust meet the Office of Child Care requirements for the position:\n60 hours of experience working in the program AND Completion of 20 clock hours of training, completed within the last five years, focused on school-age child care that meets the following core knowledge criteria:\nFive clock hours in understanding and guiding behavior (UGB)\nFive clock hours in learning environments and curriculum (LEC)\nFive clock hours in human growth and development (HGD)\nFive clock hours in program management (PM)\n\nOR\n\nAt least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the last five years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program\n\nOR\n\nAt least an AA Degree in:\nEarly childhood education\nChild development\nElementary education\nSpecial education\nPhysical education\nRecreation\nHuman development\nChild and family studies\nHome economics\n\nOR\n\nAt least a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPrevious experience with diverse populations\nBi-lingual; conversational fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin or Mam\n\nProfessional Competencies\n\nAbility to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities\nThe ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from all backgrounds\n\nWork Environment & Physical Demands\n\nAbility to plan, lead and participate in activities such as sports, games and curriculum activities and monitor behavior inside and outside\nMust be able to walk, run, stand, sit, kneel and get back to a standing position\nAbility to lift and carry the weight of 50lbs\nGeneral housekeeping: mop/sweep. take the trash out, wash dishes, clean tables and toys, stack and put baskets away, and the like\nFollowing sanitation protocols\n\nHours/Days\n\nMonday - Thursday, 2p-6p & Friday 1p-6p\nSome programs have before school programs, Monday-Friday, 6:45a-8:30a\nPosition hours will vary slightly from site to site\nAdditional hours for planning, meetings and training\n\nEmployee Benefits & Discounts\n\nEugene Family YMCA (eugeneymca.org)\n\nAt the Eugene Family Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the well-being of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.\n\nThe Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.\n\nThe Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622.\n\nThe Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.","company":"YMC","rawCompany":"ymc","city":"Eugene","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T11:09:38.434Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-9031.00","title":"Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare","slug":"education-and-childcare-administrators-preschool-and-daycare"},{"code":"39-9032.00","title":"Recreation Workers","slug":"recreation-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Youth Development Program Leader 2","description":"Job Title: Youth Development Program Leader 2\n\nDepartment: Youth Development\n\nClassification: Non-exempt\n\nJob Grade: 5\n\nReports to: Youth Teen & Family Director\n\nNote: This position may be connected to the YMCA’s school-year childcare program, which is anticipated to operate from approximately August through June. Program staffing needs are dependent upon enrollment, funding, operational needs, and school district calendars. Employment beyond the program period or program needs is not guaranteed.\n\nOur Culture\nOur 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. 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.\n\nPosition Summary\nAs a Program Leader 2, you will be part of an amazing team supporting our full-day youth development programs. You will provide childcare, enrichment & physical activities, teach teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn. Program Leader IIs create positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with families. They provide direction for the program and classroom and implement the program curriculum. Our programs and Youth Development staff provide quality experiences to children and families that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nManages, directs and coordinates the after-school childcare programs for assigned location(s); ensures high-quality programs; trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed\nReviews and evaluates staff performance; develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals\nManages and controls budgets related to the position; ensures the program operates within budget and that program fees are collected\nSupports HEPA, healthy eating, and physical activity\nAssures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed\nProvides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living\nMaintains positive relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, facility staff, family groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs\nResponds to all agency, family and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner\nProvides staff leadership at Youth Development events within the YMCA\nMaintains proper records/department files\nAssists in the marketing and distribution of program information\nConducts family conferences as needed, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families\nImplements culturally relevant activity plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants\nMaintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas\nFollows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures\nSupervises the children, staff, program areas and all activities in a safe and friendly manner\nMakes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child\nMaintains positive relationships and effective communication with coworkers\nActs as a role model to children and staff\nAdheres to program cleanliness standards\nIs up to date and follows guidelines put forth by the Office of Childcare\nChecks and responds to emails and other communication regularly\nAcquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to child care, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in health, safety, and nutrition\nAttend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire date\nComplete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date\nIf required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment\nOther duties as assigned\nAs a Y staff, you are a representative of our Y's mission and values; as such it is asked that you:\napproach conversations with respect\nuphold the Y's character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions\napproach all people and situations with an open mind - we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they won't know yours\nbe accountable for the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nMust be at least 18 years or older\nAt least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth\nPrevious supervisory experience\nEnrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry (oregonearlylearning.com) and proof of enrollment\nPlease complete the online application right away as it will take several weeks to process\nMust meet the Office of Child Care requirements for the position:\n60 hours of experience working in the program AND Completion of 20 clock hours of training, completed within the last five years, focused on school-age child care that meets the following core knowledge criteria:\nFive clock hours in understanding and guiding behavior (UGB)\nFive clock hours in learning environments and curriculum (LEC)\nFive clock hours in human growth and development (HGD)\nFive clock hours in program management (PM)\n\nOR\n\nAt least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the last five years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program\n\nOR\n\nAt least an AA Degree in:\nEarly childhood education\nChild development\nElementary education\nSpecial education\nPhysical education\nRecreation\nHuman development\nChild and family studies\nHome economics\n\nOR\n\nAt least a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPrevious experience with diverse populations\nBi-lingual; 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We also believe in supporting the well-being of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.\n\nThe Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.\n\nThe Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.\n\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622.\n\nThe Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.","datePosted":"2026-10-16T11:09:38.434Z","dateModified":"2026-10-16T11:09:38.434Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"YMC","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Eugene","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d3a2e469f909ee29a2f0fa3f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3a2e469f909ee29a2f0fa3f"}}