STEAM Community Development Specialist - Gateway Region YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Savings

Retirement match

Tuition discount

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

Gateway Region YMCA in Missouri seeks a part-time program assistant to deliver interactive experiences for youth, lead engaging activities, and promote success in the program. You will organize, adapt, and supervise activities while maintaining safety and program resources.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with target age groups is preferred. Join a diverse workforce and contribute to a culture that reflects YMCA values through hands-on program leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with youth and organizing engaging activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive experiences to program participants and promote success in the program.
• Lead and adapt activities appropriate for the age group with a positive attitude.
• Maintain program resources efficiently and ecologically.
• Provide safe conditions and avoid hazardous activities.
• Inform the Program Director about progress and issues.
• Participate in all program activities.
• Lead lessons to teach social-emotional and content-area skills.
• Adapt lessons to participant needs and engage all members.
• Complete evaluations and share results with participants.
• Maintain confidentiality of participants.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Support volunteers and staff as assigned.
• Attend staff training and represent the YMCA values.

Skills

Experience with target age groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Industry Education, Community Development
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

Description

• Deliver a highly interactive experience to group of participants in the program and create an experience that promotes success in specific program.
• Organize, lead and adapt a variety of stimulating activities appropriate for the age and experience of the group with a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Maintain and use program resources efficiently and ecologically.
• Provide safe conditions and refrain from engaging in activities that may be hazardous or negligent to those involved.
• Keep the Program Director informed of activities and any progress of problems or questions related to the program.
• Actively participate in all of the program activities.
• Lead and facilitate lessons that teach, model and practice social emotional and content area skills.
• Adapt lessons to the needs and experience of participants and engage all members of the group in ways that allow them to build their skills and confidence.
• Complete evaluations with program participants and communicate results appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of program participants.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make adjustments to enhance the outcomes and experience.
• Provide direction and support to volunteers and/or staff as assigned.
• Attend assigned staff training.
• Represent the YMCA and create a program culture that incorporates, highlights and models the Y values.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with site contacts and/or participant families.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with target age groups and post-secondary education in program area is preferred.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide