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Description

Are you ready to lead and inspire the next generation? As a Youth Development Leader, you'll have the opportunity to use your experience and leadership skills to shape the future of youth development. With competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to create lasting change, this role is perfect for seasoned professionals eager to make a meaningful impact and advance their careers.

Learn more about AYS at www.ayskids.org/careers.

POSITION TITLE: Youth Development Leader 

SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: OST Associate Manager 

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Youth Development Programs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Job Summary  

The Youth Development Leader provides in-ratio support, supervision, management and demonstrative direction to Youth Development Associates. They are ultimately responsible for administering an AYS programs in accordance with AYS Standards for School-Age Care Policies and Procedures per the direction of OST Associate Managers. This position must maintain a positive and communicative relationships with school (or other facility) staff and parents. 

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Serve as a positive and guiding force that instills the AYS Way into all aspects of the organization. 
• Provide mentoring, guidance and coaching to all Youth Development Associates in all aspects of youth development and program execution. 
• Supervise and provide site level decision-making to assigned Youth Development Associates. 
• Coordinate and effectively implement Business Process Management into on-going workflow of assigned site per direction of the OST Assoc. Manager.  
• Ensure compliance with COA, licensing and AYS policies and procedures 
• Ensure 100% CCDF payment records are recorded weekly. 
• Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings 
• Observe and monitor program to ensure quality care is being provided 
• Follow all safety and security procedures for the program 
• Appropriately communicate program supplies needs 
• Be available for parent questions and concerns 
• Work with OST Assoc. Mgr. to identify staffing needs 
• Maintains children's records and files 
• Participate and represent AYS, Inc. in school functions, including, but not limited to; teacher meetings, PTA/PTO meetings, and ice cream socials or other social events hosted by the school.  
• Training Requirements: 
• All basic training classes must be completed within the first 90 days of employment or within the first 90 days of each school year. For continued employment with AYS, Inc., employees must meet this requirement 
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience. 

• BA/BS in related field, six months related experience and six credits of professional training, or 
• BA/BS in unrelated field, one-year related experience and nine credits of professional training, or 
• Associates Degree/two years of college in related degree, 18 months of related experience and six credits of professional training, or  
• High School Diploma/GED plus CYC Certification (Entry) or other youth worker credential, 3 years related experience (with 1 of 3 AYS experience) and six credits of professional training. 
• Supervisory experience preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Engagement/Communication - Provide prompt, attentive, and friendly customer service in-person and by phone; Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully verbally and in writing; seeks and responds to feedback from internal and external stakeholders to improve service and communication.  
2. Collaboration - Cooperates and works together with all stakeholders plans and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgement.  Supports cross-training and shares learning with others. 
3. Adaptability - Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities; open to change and variety within the workplace; recommends and implements changes for continuous improvement in all aspects of the organization and its mission. 
4. Technical - Proficiency in using computers and related software; experience with Microsoft Office and additional programs and systems. 
5. Critical Thinking- Ability to think about and discuss complex issues, solution oriented. 
6. Professionalism - Exhibits effective skills in priority management, professionalism and empathy; completes work with accuracy and a high attention to detail. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. 

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to lift supplies and equipment up to 20lbs occasionally 
• Able to move quickly to intervene in dangerous situations 
• Problem solving abilities 
• Able to make decisions without supervision 
• Able to make sound decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization 
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license is required.