Youth Program Assistant - Impactful After-School Leader

Greater Peoria Family YMCA; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Discounted programming

Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training

8% retirement for vested employees

Paid leave for all

Opportunities for training and avancem

Job summary

Greater Peoria Family YMCA is seeking a Youth Program Assistant to provide leadership at program sites and foster an environment that promotes respect, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding. You will help design varied activities and implement lesson plans for Before/After School and School’s Out programs.

Strong verbal and written communication, public speaking skills, and the ability to relate to children, parents, and school staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or be pursuing one.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required within 90 days.
• Strong language skills, both written and oral; adept at public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and its values.
• Create activities that are fun, educational, and developmentally appropriate.
• Teach and implement lesson plans for Before/After School and School’s Out programs.
• Report accidents, injuries, and discipline procedures in writing.
• Attend staff meetings and work School’s Out days as scheduled.

Skills

Public speaking

Written & verbal communication

Relating to children and parents

Education

High school diploma in progress

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Greater Peoria Family YMCA is seeking a Youth Program Assistant to provide leadership at program sites and foster an environment that promotes respect, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding. You will help design varied activities and implement lesson plans for Before/After School and School’s Out programs.

Strong verbal and written communication, public speaking skills, and the ability to relate to children, parents, and school staff are essential.