Duluth YMCA-posted 4 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Duluth, MN

Youth Specialists maintain a safe and engaging learning environment for youth in an after-school setting. Youth Specialists plan and implement high-quality academic and enrichment activities catered to youth’s interests and needs. Academic Year Sites include Lester Park, Lowell, Laura MacArthur, Piedmont, Homecroft, Congdon, Lakewood, Myers-Wilkins, Stowe (ISD 709), North Star Academy (Duluth Edison Charter School). Summer 2025 Sites include Homecroft, Lester Park, Laura MacArthur.

  • Maintain emotionally and physically safe environment for youth in both indoor and outdoor settings.
  • Assist youth in the event of an emergency, such as evacuations, medical emergencies, etc.
  • Develop and lead high quality activities/lessons for youth.
  • Communicate with Site Coordinator regarding concerns about children.
  • Have knowledge, understanding, and application of all program policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Work cooperatively with children, parents, other program and building staff.
  • Provide support to volunteers.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Maintain current required certifications.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace.
  • Minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience working with elementary age youth.
  • Certifications: Basic CPR/AED and First Aid for adults, children, and infants (required). Training can be provided upon hire.
  • Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
  • Education/training in field related to youth and families.
  • Demonstrate effective communication.
  • Experience in leadership role working with youth.
  • Enthusiasm, patience, creativity, common sense and a commitment to working with children.
  • Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years).
  • Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked).
  • Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y.
  • Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller.
  • Team member referral program.
  • Employee engagement and appreciation activities.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Growth and development opportunities.
  • Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged.
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