Youth Programs Instructor (Flexible Hours)

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family membership

Discounted access to programs

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring a Program Aide at the Downriver Family YMCA to assist with the preparation, implementation, and event management of youth and adult programming.

This role emphasizes hands-on activity support, maintaining supplies, and helping programs run smoothly under supervision; prior experience with children and neurodivergent participants is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a supervised setting is preferred, not required.
• Basic programming knowledge is preferred, not required.
• Experience working with neurodivergent children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and implementation of programming activities.
• Ensures programs run smoothly by assisting where needed. This includes assisting with programs or teaching programs.
• Maintain the quality and inventory of the supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Assists in the proper storage of program equipment.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Skills

Physical strength

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring a Program Aide at the Downriver Family YMCA to assist with the preparation, implementation, and event management of youth and adult programming.

This role emphasizes hands-on activity support, maintaining supplies, and helping programs run smoothly under supervision; prior experience with children and neurodivergent participants is preferred but not required.