Youth Development Aide

YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit as a Youth Development Aide, where you'll supervise and engage with children during before and after school programs and summer camps. This role fosters positive relationships with children and provides vital support in their development. Embrace your potential to create a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying benefits like free family memberships and generous retirement plans.

Benefits

Free Family Membership

Program discounts

Generous retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 required.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children in various activities.
• Implement an age-appropriate curriculum for development.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Recreational activities

Job description

Overview

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth Development Aide will provide direct supervision to children during the school year in Before & After Programs as well as during Summer Day Camp. You will create positive and nurturing relationships with children and build cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. As an Aide, you will promote and support the potential of all youth in programs and facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities, and qualifications associated with the position; however, it is representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to perform the position successfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, yet fun environment for children.
• Supervise, facilitate, and engage with participants during all large and small group activities and in all program areas.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences.
• Create an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child, providing individual attention where possible.
• Implement an age-appropriate curriculum that helps children reach their full potential in all areas of development.
• Familiarize yourself with and adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations, emergency procedures, and be prepared to implement them if necessary.
• Maintain State licensing and YMCA standards and minimum guidelines.
• Demonstrate proper care and storage of equipment, supplies, and program space.
• Maintain professional, friendly relationships with staff, parents, and children.
• Respond to all accidents and incidents within the program appropriately.
• Supervise all program areas, including gyms and playgrounds.
• Complete routine forms such as attendance records, observation records, incident, and injury reports.
• Prepare snacks or meals as assigned.
• Work outside regular hours for trainings, extended program hours, parent nights, or events if required.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and respect to peers.
• Model good character and hygiene habits.
• Act as a substitute at other Youth Development Program locations when requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16
• Experience with children leading recreational activities preferred
• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification

Benefits

• Free Family Membership
• Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Posted Salary Range

USD $14.81 - USD $14.81 /Hr.