Child and Youth Program Assistant

Job description:

Y Learning Before/After School Student Lead/Assistant

*Location - Achieve Charter Academy

*Must be 18 Years old or older

Immediate openings available - Year Round Positions can transfer to Summer Camp

*Part time up to 28 hours per week

* Site Lead - Fixed Schedule Monday-Friday 6:30am-8:00am/3:00pm-6:00pm + monthly staff meetings and lesson planning

* Site Assistant - Flexible Schedule Monday-Friday 6:30am-8:00am/3:00pm-6:00pm + monthly staff meetings and lesson planning

Under the direction and supervision of the Y Learning Program Director, the Y Learning Lead/Assistant will be responsible for:

*Assisting, and implementing program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core values.

*Ensure a safe and nurturing environment; attending to the needs of participants at all times.

*Serve as a role model for all participants by displaying exemplary behavior at all times and modeling healthy eating and physical activity.

*Be welcoming to all participants, parents, and other staff.

*Attend all staff meetings, and training and assume equal responsibility for general housekeeping tasks.

*Following YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.

*Paid training will be required

*All inclusive Y Family Membership with full facility access included with employment

*Opportunity for advancement

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.76 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 28 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Canton, MI 48188 (Required)

Work Location: In person