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Stäfa

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Head of Open Child and Youth Work

  • 02 March 2026
  • 100%
  • Permanent position
  • Stäfa

Job summary

Join the dynamic community of Stäfa, located by Lake Zurich. Enjoy a supportive work environment and great benefits.

Tasks

  • Lead the Open Children and Youth Work with a dedicated team of 4.
  • Ensure accessible support for children and youth in their development.
  • Coach staff, set annual goals, and maintain external collaborations.

Skills

  • Experience in leading Open Children and Youth Work is essential.
  • Strong conflict resolution and communication skills are required.
  • Flexibility, organizational flair, and a sense of humor are a plus.

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About the job

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 and appreciative attitude and is ready to accept new ideas, perspectives, and information and to commit to them. 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 immediately or by arrangement as


Your tasks

You lead the Open Child and Youth Work with 4 employees and are 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 relationship with external specialist agencies. You are also operationally active.

Your profile

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 talent, flexibility, and humor complete your profile.


Our offer

We offer you a versatile and exciting activity in a developing work environment. You can expect a cheerful 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 Department, is happy to assist you at 044 928 77 52.

We look forward to receiving your documents via our application tool.


Michèle Huber, Head of Personnel Department, Phone: 044 928 77 63.

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