Youth Activity Center Staff - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA at Treasure Valley Family YMCA

The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called "The Hill." Hand in hand with our partners-St. Luke's Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian-the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.
The Youth Activity Center Staff is responsible for assisting with the planning, leading and implementing of program experiences for youth in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group.
Schedule:
This is a part-time position averaging 15-20 hours weekly.
Responsibilities:
* Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents using
the Y voice attributes.
* Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
* Resolve participant and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
* Organize, supervise and facilitate youth in a variety program activity that are culturally relevant,
developmentally appropriate in an outdoor and indoor programing, in a variety of weather conditions.
* Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
* Monitor and ensure safety of participants.
* Adhere to program standards including cleanliness standards.
* Ensure program facility, equipment is ready for use and deemed safe, including storage areas are clean and
organized.
Qualifications:
* Must be 16 years of age. Preferred High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
* Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting.
* Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
* Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
* Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate
when dealing with others.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people-regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How To Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact [email protected]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.