Program Assistant - Youth Sports

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role builds positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, staff, and community partners. It supports youth participation, peer connections, achievement, and belonging through quality programs and classes. The Program Assistant supervises assigned children, supports positive behavior, plans and implements age-appropriate classes around a specific topic and skill mastery, and helps maintain safe, clean program sites and equipment. The role also maintains program records, communicates with parents, participates in family events and staff training, and follows YMCA policies and applicable regulations. Work takes place indoors and outdoors throughout the year and includes water-related activities.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Employees under 18 must have a school-issued work permit.
Ability to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities in a specific focus area.
Strong character values, including respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
Strong communication skills and emotional maturity.
Current approved First Aid certification.
Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications.
Complete child abuse prevention training before the first day in the program.
Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
Ability to lift 30–35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
Experience with diverse populations.
Completed semester units in child development, human services, or a related field.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Nurture children through purposeful programming that builds achievement, belonging, and positive relationships.
Maintain close visual supervision of assigned children and follow program-specific supervision ratios; ensure children are not left unsupervised or alone with a staff member.
Help children manage behavior using proactive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
Support inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act where appropriate.
Plan and implement classes around a specific topic and skill mastery, culminating in an end-of-session exposition or showcase.
Follow program safety and cleanliness standards, maintain the site and equipment, and keep required program records.
Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents; engage parents as volunteers and connect them to the YMCA.
Attend and participate in family events, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings as needed.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, emergencies, safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Follow reporting procedures and respond proactively to situations to help ensure a safe environment.
Comply with current federal, state, and local regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.
Maintain positive relationships with parents, YMCA team members, and community partners, modeling relationship-building skills including Listen First.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and coworkers.
Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.