Youth Programs Assistant (Part-Time) - Build Belonging

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a Program Assistant (youth programs) at North Valley Family YMCA in Porter Ranch, CA 91326. This part-time role (up to 29 hours) focuses on building positive, nurturing relationships with children and supporting youth development.

You will plan and implement age-appropriate activities, supervise groups with safety in mind, collaborate with parents, and promote inclusion and a safe environment in line with YMCA policies.

Qualifications

• AGE: 21 years or older.
• EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. School-issued work permit required for employees under the age of 18.
• RELATED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting. Plan and implement age-appropriate activities. Experience with diverse populations preferred.
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values; strong communication skills; emotional maturity.
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Current First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications. Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program.

Responsibilities

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children, following ratios based on specific program/class.
• No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time while attending program/class.
• Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and constructive discipline.
• Actively supports the YMCA's commitment to inclusion and ADA compliance where appropriate.
• Planning and implementing classes based on a specific topic and skill mastery, culminating in an exposition/showcase at the end of the session.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance YMCA expectations.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional maturity

Relationship-building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a Program Assistant (youth programs) at North Valley Family YMCA in Porter Ranch, CA 91326. This part-time role (up to 29 hours) focuses on building positive, nurturing relationships with children and supporting youth development.

You will plan and implement age-appropriate activities, supervise groups with safety in mind, collaborate with parents, and promote inclusion and a safe environment in line with YMCA policies.