Part-Time Youth Activity & Safety Attendant

City of Lincoln; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund 12% after 1,000 hours

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist U

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis, MO is seeking a part‑time youth program assistant to provide a safe, high‑quality experience for participants and lead activities aligned with program goals.

You will greet families, supervise youth, and uphold YMCA policies while building positive relationships with staff and volunteers. Must be 16+ years old with 1 year relevant experience; plenty of opportunities for growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have 1 year experience working with infants, toddlers, preschool.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and high quality experience to the participants.
• Lead youth in educational, recreational, or social activities according to the program goals.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, youth, volunteers and program site administration.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Provide safe conditions for the children and refrain from activities that may be hazardous or negligent to the well‑being of the children.
• Supervise youth at all times and be responsible for assertive discipline procedures.
• Responsible for all aspects of customer service – including greeting parents, handling questions and staying informed on program activities.
• Ensure the individual needs of youth are met for proper coordination of the program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Youth supervision

Job description

The Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis, MO is seeking a part‑time youth program assistant to provide a safe, high‑quality experience for participants and lead activities aligned with program goals.

You will greet families, supervise youth, and uphold YMCA policies while building positive relationships with staff and volunteers. Must be 16+ years old with 1 year relevant experience; plenty of opportunities for growth and community impact.