Family Programs Assistant

Ymcadetroit; Farmington Hills, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family membership

Discounted access to programs

Flexible scheduling

Family-friendly work environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is looking for a Program Aide at Farmington Family YMCA in Farmington Hills, MI. You will assist with the preparation, implementation, and event management of youth and adult programming. Experience working with children is preferred.

Basic programming knowledge is a plus. The role supports planning, execution, and inventory of supplies, and reports to the Supervisor. Join a family-friendly work environment with flexible scheduling and an emphasis on community

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a supervised setting is preferred.
• Basic programming knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and implementation of programming activities.
• Ensures programs run smoothly by assisting where needed. This includes assisting with programs or teaching programs.
• Maintain the quality and inventory of the supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Assists in the proper storage of program equipment.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Job description

Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

YMCA Employee Benefits

FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Program Aide will be responsible for assisting with the preparation, implementation, and event management of youth and adult programming.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

Experience working with children in a supervised setting is preferred, not required.

Basic programming knowledge is preferred, not required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in the planning and implementation of programming activities.

Ensures programs run smoothly by assisting where needed. This includes assisting with programs or teaching programs.

Maintain the quality and inventory of the supplies, equipment, and materials.

Assists in the proper storage of program equipment.

Performs other assigned duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Abilities & Skills

Ability to move equipment; must have the strength to lift, carry, push or pull

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America