Youth Leader - Valley
YMCA of The Inland NorthwestWashington, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
34940 - 34940 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in Christian principles that offers a comprehensive array of programs designed to nurture healthy spirit, mind, and body for individuals of all ages. Its core offerings span health and fitness, youth and teen development, family enrichment, early learning, and community service, with facilities that include swimming pools, climbing walls, a lazy river, and group exercise studios. The organization distinguishes itself by integrating spiritual well‑being with physical wellness through initiatives such as LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and providing financial assistance to ensure accessibility for all community members. With four centers in Spokane and a location in Sandpoint, ID, the YMCA of the Inland Northwest serves as a vibrant community hub that fosters lifelong learning, leadership, and social responsibility.
Job Description
The Youth Leader position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Requirements
- Supports the program and activities for the assigned location, and travels to local sites to deliver engaging curriculum for before/after school programs and day camps serving excited school age children.
- Supervises and nurtures children in our local school districts who are participating in purposeful programming and other exciting classroom activities, making ADA accommodations where appropriate.
- Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem solve, and make decisions and choices within the program, teaching and practicing YMCA core values of Honesty, Respect, Caring, and Responsibility.
Benefits
- Free individual YMCA membership (for employees working less than 19 hours/week)
- Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
- Up to two children may be enrolled for free in YMCA School-Age programs, and a 50% discount will apply for 3rd child and beyond (for staff working 20+ hours/week)
- Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
- Flexible schedules that work for YOU
- Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)