Youth Activity Center Staff - Tomlinson South Meridian 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.

This is a part-time position averaging 15-20 hours weekly.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website atvidaho.org or contact jobs. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.