Head of Childhood and Leisure Sector at 80% (Fixed-term contract maternity leave replacement until October 2027)

• 17 July 2026 • 80% • Temporary • Place Pestalozzi 2 - Hôtel de Ville, 1401 Yverdon-les-Bains The Youth and Social Cohesion Service is in charge, on one hand, of activities related to childhood and youth, neighborhoods, extracurricular services, and the youth dental clinic. It also steers youth policies, integration, the housing office, social cohesion, seniors, and the fight against precariousness. In connection with numerous associations, it brings together approximately 250 employees in very varied professional fields. In order to meet the needs of children and their families, the city of Yverdon-les-Bains is recruiting for the Youth and Social Cohesion Service the position of: Head of Childhood and Leisure Sector at 80% (Fixed-term contract maternity leave replacement until October 2027) Your missions and responsibilities: • Ensure strategic steering and the implementation of decisions from political authorities. • Plan, organize, and supervise all activities in their sector (supervised homework, activities during school holidays, UNICEF action plan), propose areas for improvement, and guarantee quality. • Ensure compliance with budgets, ensure rigorous management of financial resources. • Lead and animate all personnel in the sector. • Ensure the monitoring of subsidized partners and develop the network. • Represent the sector to families and partners. Your profile: • University, social, or pedagogical training ES, HES, or HEP. • Proven experience in team management and child development. • Sense of public service. • Ability to establish relationships with others and aptitude for cooperation with different partners. • Sense of organization, rigor, and autonomy. • Mastery of IT tools. What we offer you: • The opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of policies in favor of childhood and families. • A position rich in content and responsibilities within a multidisciplinary and dynamic team. • The challenges related to a growing city. For any additional information, you can contact Madame Preeti Damon, deputy Head of Service, during office hours (024.423.60.35). We draw your attention to the fact that only online applications on the jobup.ch site as well as complete files will be processed. *The City of Yverdon-les-Bains, concerned with promoting diversity within its administration, pays great attention to different life paths and does everything possible to guarantee equal treatment within its recruitment processes. We look forward to receiving your application.* Start date: 1 October 2026 Application deadline: 2 August 2026