Youth Development Specialist

YMCA
Hourly
$23.00
How to Apply
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The South Sound YMCA is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support programming for teens and young adults.
Job Description

💡 You Might Be a Fit If...

  • You are 21 years of age or older. 
  • You're a systems thinker with a heart for community.
  • You have experience facilitating or leading youth-focused activities.
  • You're comfortable using diverse forms of technology to create and communicate.
  • You speak the language of Belonging, Achievement, and Relationships.
  • You’re equally comfortable at a staff training, school leadership meeting, or pickleball tournament.
  • You can model developmental and relationship skills. 
Qualifications

🧰 What You Bring

  • Minimum 1+ year of experience working with youth in a group of classroom setting.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to anti-racist, equity-focused work.
  • 1+ year experience in afterschool enrichment programming, classroom education, recreation, or relevant fields preferred (HS Diploma or GED required).
  • 1+ year experience and or practicing knowledge of SEL and restorative practices.
  • Bilingual or multicultural experience highly desirable.
Essential Functions

🔧 Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for students ages 11‑14.
  • Utilize trauma-informed skills to manage behaviors and create safe spaces within program. 
  • Develop equity-focused practices that remove barriers and encourage an inclusive environment.
  • Collaborate with families, educators, and community stakeholders to support student progress. 
  • Use data to track student attendance and program participation to improve program outcomes.
  • Assist with supply management, budget tracking, and logistics related to student activities.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Youth & Teen Engagement 
  • Inclusion & Empathy 
  • Communication & Influence 
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 
  • Collaboration & Relationship Building 
  • Functional Expertise (Program/Project Management)
Required Certifications

💙 Why the Y?

  • Lead a brand-new, high-impact program in partnership with Olympia School District.
  • Join a mission-driven team that values equity, creativity, and collaboration.
  • Competitive salary, full-time benefits, and ongoing professional development.
  • Be part of reimagining what middle school can feel like for every student!