Beacons School Success Program ; Richfield High School

Beacons School Success Program Staff | Richfield High School | $16.50/hour | Part-time (M–Th) after school

At a glance:
The YMCA is seeking Beacons School Success Program Staff age 14+ to join our team. This part‑time role includes a free Y membership, growth opportunities and more!

Schedule:

Part‑time, Monday–Thursday

The salary for this position is $16.50 hourly. Base pay may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part‑time or full‑time status.

Beacons is a collaborative community initiative providing after‑school and summer care for young people in grades K–12. Through Beacons, the YMCA of the North helps provide high‑quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation for all youth.

YMCA Beacons School Success programs engage youth as leaders and learners by transforming schools into active youth centers after school and in the summer, providing free high‑quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities opportunities to kindergarten‑12th grade youth and their families at our 8 Beacons School Success Centers located in neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Richfield.

Beacons School Success Program Staff are mentors, role models, allies, and educators. Program Staff is responsible for assisting with facilitation of after‑school and/or summer programming. This position operates at a specific Beacons School Success center. The program staff will provide a safe, enjoyable experience to all program participants.

• Work as part of a team to assist in facilitating program activities with a group of young people in a school‑based YMCA program.
• Assist in event planning, special programs, and activities as required by supervisor.
• Ensure a high level of customer service to youth, families, community partners, and school staff.
• Foster a safe and respectful environment within a diverse community of youth, families, volunteers, and partner agencies. Follow all YMCA Youth Development best practices and guidelines.

This position reports to the Beacons School Success Coordinator who reports to the Beacons School Success Program Director. It requires regular interaction with youth, families, and school staff from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Required:

• Minimum age of 14.
• Willingness to work with people of diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and mediation skills.

Preferred:

• Specialized skills to teach youth (e.g., dance, music, computer skills, art, sports).

• Ability to move throughout a school building regularly throughout the day.
• Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities.
• Work environments range from quiet work areas to busy, noisy indoor and outdoor spaces with several groups talking concurrently.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the environment.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.

E‑Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and its policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, handicap, or all other laws. The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to ensure qualified and successful employees