Arts Studio Assistant - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York•Fayetteville, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arts Studio Assistant is a part-time role at the YMCA, focused on supporting the Arts Studio Director and Instructors. This position requires a team player with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The assistant will help maintain the studio, support students, reinforce positive behaviors, and ensure a safe and positive environment for all participants. The role emphasizes the YMCA's core character values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, contributing to the mission of building a healthy spirit, mind, and body.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Experience working and monitoring children of different age groups.
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving and leadership skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Experience working with children.
Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
Must attend and complete Listen First and Youth Protection within 90-days of employment.
Must attend all other required trainings and workshops.

Responsibilities

Assist the Arts Instructor with setting up the studio prior to the start of class.
Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Arts Studio.
Watch the directions being given to students and help students individually to stay on track with directions.
Reinforce positive behaviors and creative strides.
Escort children to the restrooms (at least 2 children each trip) and escort children to and from the Prime-Time room.
Assist in washing students’ hands at the end of class.
Handle disruptive behaviors in accordance with the Arts Studio Orientation Packet.
Follow all guidelines and procedures stated in the Arts Studio Orientation Packet.
Maintain required paperwork for the Arts Studio Director.
Sustain open communication between the Arts Instructor and the Arts Studio Director.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Arts Studio Director or Arts Instructors.