Program Assistant - Part Time

$16.00 - $17.50/hour

Hours vary based on program needs

A Career with A Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. 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.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Youth Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with programs at the YMCA.  The incumbent is a team player who demonstrates strong skills in supervision, organization, member service, and has excellent verbal and written communication.  The incumbent accepts, demonstrates and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, and respect and responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

· Fosters an environment, which includes the four YMCA character development values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty, in addition to teaching skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship and pride in doing one’s best.

· Provides a safe, healthy, moral and fun environment for all youth members.

· Act as a positive role model for the youth members in the programs.  This includes actions, speech and attire.

· Ability to answer member and staff questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely and courteous manner.

· Contribute to the success of the program by being on time and prepared.

· Develop relationships with members, facilitate relationships between members and provide superior services.

· Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Experience and Education:

· High School Diploma.

· At least three (3) years of work related/experience with sport or youth programs.

Qualifications:

· Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

· Effective interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Vendors, Directors and Staff of all levels.

· Ability to analyze and solve problems.

· Experience with diverse populations

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Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogen, Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Physical Demands:

Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel,  bend, reach, balance, crouch or crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, climb a minimum of two flights of stairs (approximately every half-hour), lift/move and carry approximately 75 pounds, and use hands and fingers.  Special vision abilities required: distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work is normally performed in a typical sports/gymnasium environment.  At times, the employee may be exposed to situations where injuries may occur.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average.  Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas may occur.