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Gemeinde Stäfa

Stäfa

13 hours ago

Head of Open Child and Youth Work 70%

  • 08 May 2026
  • 70%
  • Permanent position
  • Stäfa

Job summary

Stäfa is a vibrant community with around 15,000 residents. Join us for an exciting opportunity in a supportive work environment!

Tasks

  • Lead open children and youth work with a team of 4 staff.
  • Ensure accessible support for children and teens in various settings.
  • Coach staff, set annual goals, and engage with external professionals.

Skills

  • Experience in leading open children and youth services required.
  • Strong conflict resolution and communication skills needed.
  • Flexibility and organizational flair are essential.

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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 characterised 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 activities and structures for children (from 1st grade) and young people in the extracurricular leisure sector at various locations. The aim of the offers 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 methodical 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 the annual goals with them and maintain an active, open approach 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 the 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 also assert yourself if the situation requires it. Your IT skills support you in completing administrative tasks. Occasional evening and weekend duties are a matter of course for you. Organisational flair, flexibility and humour complete your profile.


Our offer

We offer you a varied and exciting activity in a developing working 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, Telephone: 044 928 77 63.

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