Head of Open Child and Youth Work 70%
Gemeinde Stäfa
Stäfa
Key information
- Publication date:22 August 2025
- Workload:70%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Stäfa
Job summary
Stäfa is a vibrant community on Lake Zurich with 15,000 residents. Join a supportive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.
Tasks
- Lead a team of 4 in Open Child and Youth Work initiatives.
- Ensure accessible support for children and teens in development phases.
- Coach staff, set annual goals, and engage with external partners.
Skills
- Experience in leading child and youth programs is essential.
- Strong conflict resolution and communication skills required.
- Flexibility and organizational flair are key attributes.
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Stäfa is located on the right shore of Lake Zurich and is a diverse, vibrant community with around 15,000 inhabitants. The municipal administration is characterized by its open attitude and is ready to accept new ideas, perspectives, and information and actively commit to further development. On the path of continuous improvement, we are guided by our comprehensive sustainability strategy. We work across departments and promote respectful dialogue and cooperation with others.
The Open Child and Youth Work Stäfa offers programs and structures for children (from 1st grade) and young people in extracurricular leisure activities at various locations. The goal of the programs is to accompany, support, and promote children and young people in their life phase towards becoming independent members of our society. We are looking for you as of November 1, 2025, or by arrangement as
You will lead the Open Child and Youth Work with 4 employees and be responsible for the professional and methodological implementation of strategic guidelines. In doing so, you ensure low-threshold accessibility for children and young people and guarantee a trusting and professional relationship. You coach your employees, develop annual goals with them, and maintain an active, open approach with external specialist agencies. You are also operationally active.
You bring experience in leading an Open Child and Youth Work and have completed corresponding professional and leadership-focused training. You work both goal- and resource-oriented as well as with an appreciative attitude. In conflict situations, you remain calm, act as a mediator, and can assert yourself if the situation requires it. Your IT skills support you in completing administrative tasks. Occasional evening and weekend work is a matter of course for you. Organizational flair, flexibility, and humor complete your profile.
We offer you a versatile and exciting activity in a developing work environment. You can expect an upbeat and motivated team that welcomes your ideas. You also benefit from our attractive employment conditions. Further information can be found at www.okja-staefa.ch and www.staefa.ch.
If you have any questions, Ueli Bettschen, Head of Social Services, is happy to assist you at 044 928 77 52.
We look forward to receiving your documents via our application tool.
