Job Title: Youth Development Program Leader 2
Department: Youth Development
Classification: Non-exempt
Job Grade: 5
Reports to: Youth Teen & Family Director
* Position starts August 31, 2026
Note: 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.
Our Culture
Our 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.
Position Summary
As 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.
Essential Functions
- Manages, 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
- Reviews and evaluates staff performance; develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
- Manages and controls budgets related to the position; ensures the program operates within budget and that program fees are collected
- Supports HEPA, healthy eating, and physical activity
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed
- Provides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living
- Maintains positive relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, facility staff, family groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs
- Responds to all agency, family and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
- Provides staff leadership at Youth Development events within the YMCA
- Maintains proper records/department files
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
- Conducts family conferences as needed, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families
- Implements culturally relevant activity plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants
- Maintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures
- Supervises the children, staff, program areas and all activities in a safe and friendly manner
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
- Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with coworkers
- Acts as a role model to children and staff
- Adheres to program cleanliness standards
- Is up to date and follows guidelines put forth by the Office of Childcare
- Checks and responds to emails and other communication regularly
- Acquire 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
- Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire date
- Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
- If 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
- Other duties as assigned
- As a Y staff, you are a representative of our Y's mission and values; as such it is asked that you:
- approach conversations with respect
- uphold the Y's character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions
- approach 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
- be accountable for the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- At least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth
- Previous supervisory experience
- Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry (oregonearlylearning.com) and proof of enrollment
- Please complete the online application right away as it will take several weeks to process
- Must meet the Office of Child Care requirements for the position:
- At 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, or
- At least a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with diverse populations
- Bi-lingual; conversational fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin or Mam
Professional Competencies
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
- The ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from all backgrounds
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities such as sports, games and curriculum activities and monitor behavior inside and outside
- Must be able to walk, run, stand, sit, kneel and get back to a standing position
- Ability to lift and carry the weight of 50lbs
- General housekeeping: mop/sweep. take the trash out, wash dishes, clean tables and toys, stack and put baskets away, and the like
- Following sanitation protocols
Hours/Days
- M-F commitment
- Position hours will vary from site to site
- Some sites require before school care hours, 6:45a-8:30a
- Afterschool hours vary from 1:25/2pm-6pm, W 12:15/12:45p-6
- Additional hours for meetings and training
Employee Benefits & Discounts
- Eugene Family YMCA (eugeneymca.org)
At 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.
The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The 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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at [email protected] or 541-686-9622.
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- At least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth
- Previous supervisory experience
- Enrollment in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry and proof of enrollment
- Must meet Office of Child Care requirements: either 240 hours qualifying experience with school-age children in last five years or at least Step 8 in the Oregon Registry
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
- If required to drive on duty, maintain a current valid Oregon driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, and proof of insurability
- Acquire 15 hours of formal training annually (at least 8 hours in child development and 1 hour in health, safety, and nutrition)
- Previous experience with diverse populations
- Bi-lingual conversational fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Mam
What We Do
The Eugene Family YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening its diverse community by offering programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, it connects individuals to their potential and purpose. It is one of the fastest-growing YMCAs in the nation, providing a supportive community and extensive facilities for its members.
