Family Programs Shift Lead na Greater Burlington YMCA

Description

Do you enjoy creating fun, meaningful experiences for families? The Greater Burlington YMCA is looking for a Family Programs Shift Lead to help lead engaging activities, manage program logistics, and support community connections through our program offerings. This role blends behind-the-scenes coordination with hands-on fun, helping families play, learn, and grow together in a welcoming and safe environment. 

Schedule & Location: 

This part-time position (18-29 hours per week) is based at our 298 College Street location in Burlington, VT. 

• Required Sunday shift: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 
• Supervision of two Kids’ Night Out events per month (Fridays 5:00-9:00 p.m.) 
• Additional shifts may include mornings, weekdays, evenings, or weekends and may vary from week to week. All scheduled hours will be provided in advance. 
• Approximately 5 hours per week are dedicated to administrative responsibilities. 

Why You’ll Love This Job: 

• Make an Impact: Bring families together through creative programs, events, and community-building experiences. 
• Be Creative: Plan and lead fun, age-appropriate programs for kids and families. 
• Grow Professionally: Gain hands-on experience in program coordination, leadership, and youth development. 
• Enjoy Y Benefits: Free YMCA membership, program discounts, and opportunities for professional development. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Coordinate Program Operations: Manage the administrative and logistical side of Family Programs, including registration, scheduling, and communication using Daxko and ZoomShift. 
• Support the Team: Assist with coverage, onboarding, and training for Family Programs staff to ensure smooth operations. 
• Maintain Supplies & Spaces: Manage inventory, organize storage areas, and ensure all supplies and equipment are ready for use. 
• Lead & Support Programming: Supervise and assist with Kids’ Night Out, Kids Clubs, Sunday Family Recreation, and other programs that bring families together. 
• Support Program Delivery: Work closely with Family Programs staff to ensure activities run efficiently, providing guidance, coverage, and assistance when needed. 
• Communicate Clearly: Collaborate with families, staff, and supervisors to ensure smooth daily operations.  
• Elevate the Experience: Identify ways to improve organization, communication, and participant satisfaction within Family Programs operations. 
• Model Y Values: Demonstrate Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all interactions with families, staff, and members. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• High school diploma or GED required. 
• At least 1 year of experience working with children or teens in a structured setting. 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience training and mentoring staff?or leading a team. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or programmatic setting, with milestones recognized at 2,5,10,15+ years 
• Prior experience managing and growing childcare, teen programs, or summer camps. 
• Completion of DEI-specific training, coursework, or certification, with a minimum of 40 hours or the equivalent of a college course. 
• Familiarity with YMCA platforms (e.g., Daxko, ZoomShift, Paylocity) or similar tools 
• 3 college credits in behavioral intervention, special education, or child development. 
• 2+ years of direct experience in special education or behavioral intervention. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Ability to effectively supervise and ensure the safety of children by maintaining visual and auditory awareness in various environments, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, and other program spaces. 
• Ability to lift, carry, or support children up to 35 pounds as needed for care, safety, and engagement. 
• Ability to engage in active participation in all aspects of the program, including assisting with activities such as swimming and gym lessons. This may involve frequent movement, such as kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods. 
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children, including in emergency situations. 
• Staff in this role should expect to receive training, as needed, in basic medical support and physical assistance procedures to help ensure that all children can participate safely and fully. This may include but is not limited to tasks such as assisting a child who uses a wheelchair, helping manage medical needs like diabetes, or administering emergency medications as trained.