Youth Programs Assistant: Build Belonging & Skills

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Gardena (CA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a Program Assistant to support youth programs, building nurturing relationships with children and coordinating activities under supervision. You will work with parents, staff, and partners to deliver a quality program experience and promote inclusion in all activities.

Responsibilities include planning classes, maintaining safety standards, and documenting program operations while upholding the YMCA core values and policies.

Qualifikationen

• Age 16 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with school-age children in a group setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Diversity experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Nurture children with purposeful programming to build achievement and belonging.
• Maintain close supervision of a group of children per ratios.
• Use positive behavior guidance and safe, constructive discipline.
• Plan and implement classes and activities; showcase outcomes at session end.
• Communicate with and engage parents; recruit volunteers when possible.
• Follow safety, reporting, and ADA compliance; attend meetings and trainings.

Kenntnisse

Character values

Communication skills

Emotional maturity

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Semester units in CD/human services or related fields

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Jobbeschreibung

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a Program Assistant to support youth programs, building nurturing relationships with children and coordinating activities under supervision. You will work with parents, staff, and partners to deliver a quality program experience and promote inclusion in all activities.

Responsibilities include planning classes, maintaining safety standards, and documenting program operations while upholding the YMCA core values and policies.