YPlay Site Lead (PT) - Ric Nuber YMCA

Description

Job Summary

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a dedicated YPlay Site Lead to provide quality child care and support for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. This part-time position is perfect for individuals passionate about child development and creating positive experiences for young people. The role includes supervising on-site staff, ensuring program implementation, and fostering a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment. The Site Lead promotes the YMCA’s core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring, creating a welcoming experience for all participants and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervised, safe, and nurturing care for children in the YPlay program
• Implement curriculum and enrichment activities as designated by the Director of YPlay
• Supervise and support YPlay Center Attendants
• Maintain program site, equipment, and ensure cleanliness
• Communicate effectively with parents, children, and team members
• Follow and enforce YMCA policies and procedures
• Assist in training new employees and attending team meetings

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with diverse populations and children.
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends; ability to
• work split shifts preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with parents, children,
• and team members.
• Competence in training staff on technology systems (e.g., Alaris & UPace) 

Required certifications prior to the first shift:

New Hire Orientation and Child Abuse Prevention training

Willingness to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 30 days of hire

Work Schedule:

Part-time schedules vary based on YMCA hours of operations 

• Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Work Environment:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for extended periods.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift or assist children weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position involves bending, kneeling, lifting, and walking in indoor and outdoor
• environments.

Why Join Our Team:

• Impact Lives: Contribute to the growth and development of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years while creating a nurturing and safe environment.
• Build Community: Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Leadership Opportunities: Lead a dynamic team and gain valuable supervisory experience in a supportive and collaborative setting.
• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Flexible Schedules: Work part-time with a variety of shift options that fit your lifestyle, including evenings and weekends.
• Core Values: Join an organization that upholds the values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring in all aspects of work and community engagement.