Youth Development - Intern

BRING YOUR PASSION TO OUR MISSION

Youth Development Internships with the YMCA of Lincoln, NE are great opportunities for education and social work students or anyone working towards a career with youth.

Students have the opportunity to gain paid working experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Planning, curriculum, programs, activities and clubs.
• Interacting and supervising youth and providing role modeling and mentoring through participation in activities and positive discussions.
• Managing behavioral incidents or concerns and devising behavior management plans.
• Communicating with parents/guardians to discuss achievements and concerns.
• Working and networking with other Y professionals, school administrators, teachers, para-educators and community partners.

Through this opportunity, not only will interns discover the joys of helping kids learn, stay physically active and build positive self-esteem and self-worth, they will also enjoy:

• A fun and engaging work environment where friendships are made
• Opportunities to develop confidence in the classroom
• Flexible hours working around school schedules
• Free YMCA membership at all Lincoln Y locations for qualified staff
• Opportunity to build their resume - Future employers respect the Y

Variety of flexible schedules available.