Y Learning Center Site Assistant

Macomb Family YMCA, 10 North River Road, Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States of America

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non‑profit organization dedicated to strengthening community foundations through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career that positively impacts the lives of those around you.

• Free Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family‑friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

The Before and After School Care Site Assistant is responsible for general supervision and management of assigned school sites while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development.

The Site Assistant will serve the Fraser, Eastpointe, Warren (Macomb County), and Royal Oak Schools. Site locations are assigned by Management based on staff availability and staffing levels in the area.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required (minimum of 18 years of age).
• Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required.

• State licensing agency requirement met.
• Pass DHS clearance with documentation prior to starting work.
• Pass TB skin test within 30 days of hire.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days of hire.

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in all physical activities.
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.
• Capability to be outside for up to 30 minutes a day, year‑round.

• Attend to the needs of participating children at all times, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Plan and lead daily/monthly curriculum‑based lesson plans and activities approved by the Site Supervisor.
• Set up and clean up physical learning environments, preparing necessary materials and supplies; ensure all equipment meets maintenance and storage standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings.
• Maintain appropriate staff‑to‑child ratios and assume shared responsibility for housekeeping tasks.
• Serve prepared healthy snacks to children and maintain required paperwork.
• Understand all emergency site procedures and record drills.
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal‑opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or any other basis protected by state, federal or applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of children in our programs. All staff, regardless of position, are held to the highest possible standards, screened regularly, and must sign a code of conduct. All staff interacting with program participants are monitored. We take any inappropriate interactions extremely seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.