YOUTH CENTER ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Youth Center Assistant helps plan, supervise, and implement a youth program in accordance with the policies and philosophies of the Channel Islands YMCA. The role supports children’s safety, individual needs, and age-appropriate behavior through positive discipline, teaching, redirection, and consistent enforcement of rules and expectations. The assistant maintains a respectful and communicative relationship with children, parents, and staff, helps keep the classroom neat, attends meetings and trainings, reports concerns and incidents, and supports events and community outreach. The position is part-time at the St. George Youth Center in Isla Vista, California, with a day shift. The Channel Islands YMCA states a commitment to building bridges in its communities and creating spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire.
- Complete required branch- and position-specific trainings within two weeks of hire.
- Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, supervising, and implementing a program in accordance with Channel Islands YMCA policies and philosophies.
- Maintain proper control using constructive methods while considering each child’s individual needs.
- Supervise program participants to ensure safety and age-appropriate behavior.
- Implement positive discipline, teach and redirect participants, and consistently enforce rules and expectations.
- Maintain an attitude of dignity and respect toward children, parents, and staff.
- Assist in maintaining general neatness in the classroom.
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
- Maintain open communication by promptly relaying problems or concerns to the supervisor.
- Direct parents to a supervisor when a problem arises.
- Immediately report accidents and unusual incidents and assist with necessary documentation.
- Support events and community outreach.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free YMCA family gym membership and program discounts.
- Education assistance program up to $1,500 per year.
- YMCA Retirement Fund.
- Paid sick leave.
- Flexible schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
