Youth Activity Center Staff - Downtown Boise YMCA

Our Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking Youth Activity Staff to join the team! This position 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.

The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.

Schedule:

This is a part-time position averaging up to 3 hours weekly.  Schedule requirements are weekends 11:00am-2:00pm and weeknights 4:00pm-7:00pm. Pay is $13.65/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents.
• 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 activities 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.

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.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/AED. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period
• First Aid Certification. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period.
  

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.