Y-Ahievers Assistant - YMCA of the Roses

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Y Reader Summer Assistant: main focus will be assisting the program director with the Y Reader's Summer Program and the Y Achievers Program. They will manage and administer youth and community projects. The intern will create and facilitate a series of educational workshops for the students.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide a safe environment for youth ages 8-19
2. Organized and plan college tours for students
3. Interact and relate with youth and serve as a positive role model
4. Work as a team with other group leaders and instructors
5. Assist Program Director with various college readiness workshops: resume writing, professional writing skills, interview skills, SAT/ACT prep and math clusters
6. Assist with daily set-up, daily clean up for the Y Readers Summer program. Monitor the students reading progress
7. Carry out the goals, themes, and schedule of the program to provide a consistent and high-quality experience
8. Supervise and participate with groups of youth in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming, games, arts/crafts, field trips and more
9. Other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Positive people skills; strong verbal and writing skills
• One year of experience working with youth/adolescents
• Candidate must obtain a clear State Police, Childline, and FBI clearance

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.