Youth Wellness Specialist

Youth Wellness Specialist The Youth Wellness Specialist will focus on bringing wellness programming to youth at the Rita Bright Family & Youth Center. They will design wellness focused activities and collaborate with internal and external partners to lead hands-on activities that promote a healthy lifestyle for Rita Bright Family and Youth Center. They will also support other Rita Bright programming, like arts and athletics. Latin American Youth Center's (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood. We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance, matching 401(k) program beginning at hire, 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure. Additionally, there are 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years. Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care. Health club discounts. One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).Essential responsibilities include assisting in planning/leading other programming for youth, including art classes and athletics/fitness. Working with Rita Bright staff to plan and lead camp activities during Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer. Data entry. Planning and leading a wellness driven curriculum and activities for youth ages 6 to 15. Creating an enriched classroom environment promoting safety, inclusivity, and academic support. Overseeing or assisting with additional afterschool program activities as assigned. Engaging with volunteers and partners and including them in wellness activities with Rita Bright youth. Leading & chaperoning a class group during Spring Break and Summer Camps, as well as DCPS Fun Days. Supporting Rita Bright families by connecting them with LAYC and external resources. Education and experience requirements include experience planning and leading activities for youth. Experience with cooking/nutrition education preferred. Experience with urban gardening is a plus but not required. Experience with wellness themed activities such as gardening, cooking, yoga, etc. Classroom management. Will be required to obtain a ServSafe license to assist with serving afterschool and camp meals. Skills and qualifications include experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events. Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances. Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment. Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations. LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding. Physical requirements include the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally. LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.