YCAP Program Assistant

YMCA of Middle Tennessee

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Job Summary

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Y-Quest Coordinator, the YCAP Program Assistant is responsible for implementing all activities and executing daily lesson plans for the afterschool prevention program (Y-Quest). The YCAP Program Assistant leads middle school program participants in their daily activities. The YCAP Program Assistant will be responsible for providing quality programming that will ensure the participants’ safety at all times and foster social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth. The YCAP Program Assistant will maintain positive relationships with YMCA staff, school staff, and program participants and families.

Job Responsibilities

– Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

– Direct youth in the daily activities outlined; implement a daily curriculum

– Actively lead and engage a group of up to 30 middle school youth in activities outlined in the approved curriculum calendar, in both indoor and outdoor program areas and during transition times

– Set up and take down program space so the area is transformed into youth-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment, and ensuring program space is left in an organized fashion

– Assist in distribution and collection of student evaluations

– Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by program leadership

– Attend events and meetings at the designated program site

– Ensure the safety of students at all times

– Maintain positive relationships with the YMCA, school personnel, community partners, program participants, and families

– Carry out special projects and events as assigned by program staff

Qualifications

– Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

– An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our programs

– Strong interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

– Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

– Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

– Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

– Minimum 18 years of age

– High school diploma required

– Bilingual preferred

– Minimum 1-year experience in youth development preferred

Additional Information

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How to Apply

Apply at: 

https://olivia.paradox.ai/co/YMCAofMiddleTN/Job?job_id=PDX_YOMT_465A6BDD-F63A-42A8-B83D-00FF2B49AD17_22699669

 

Details

• Date Posted: March 13, 2025
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Start Date: 03/24/2025
• Salary Range: $19/hour
• Working Hours: M-TH 2:30-5:30pm