Group Assistant YMCA Y Scholars Program Richmond, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time $21 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Gym membership Qualifications Youth recreational activities facilitation Student supervision Some college Classroom active supervision Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Maintaining an organized workspace Sports and outdoor activities Youth academic support program facilitation Child attendance tracking Student engagement techniques Classroom organization for children Child safety supervision Experience working with middle schoolers Working with students Positive reinforcement (classroom management strategies) Sports activities for children Experience working with elementary school students Leadership Homework assistance Classroom community building Student safety monitoring Working with youth Entry level Full Job Description

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ASSISTANTS

| $21.00/hour | 8-Week Paid Internship Looking for experience? Start by making an impact. You don't need years of experience to start building your future. You need an opportunity. The YMCA Y Scholars Group Assistant position is an 8-week paid experience designed for people who want to gain hands-on experience working with young people while developing the skills needed to become a strong youth leader. You'll work alongside experienced Group Leaders, learn how high-quality afterschool programs operate, practice leading activities, and build relationships with elementary and middle school students. And if you excel? Our goal is to prepare high-performing Group Assistants to take the next step into a YMCA Y Scholars Group Leader position. Bring the effort, reliability, and willingness to learn. We'll bring the training, coaching, and opportunity to grow.

THE OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE

Position:

Group Assistant Pay:

$21.00/hour

Program:

8-

Week Paid Internship Start Date:

Immediate End Date:

Approximately 8 weeks after your start date

Status:

Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule:

At least 4 days per week,

Monday-Friday Typical Hours:

1:30 PM-5:30

PM Weekly Hours:

Approximately 16-20 hours

Locations:

You'll be assigned to a region and typically rotate between two elementary or middle school program sites in

Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, El Sobrante, or Oakland Next Step:

High-performing Group Assistants may be considered for advancement into Group Leader positions Explore our program locations: http://map.ymcayscholars.org

THIS ISN'T JUST AN INTERNSHIP. IT'S A STARTING POINT.

Some internships have you watching. This one gets you doing. You'll be in the program every afternoon, working directly with students and learning from experienced youth development professionals. You'll practice how to: Engage a group of students Support positive behavior Facilitate games and activities Help students academically Build relationships with young people Communicate as part of a professional team Maintain safe and organized program spaces Step up when something needs to get done Over the course of eight weeks, we want you to become more confident, capable, and independent. The goal isn't for you to stay an assistant forever. The goal is to help you develop the skills to lead.

WHAT IS Y SCHOLARS?

The YMCA Y Scholars Program believes every young person deserves opportunities to discover their strengths, develop their voice, and realize their potential. Our afterschool programs are about more than providing a place for students to go after school. We create environments where young people can learn, play, create, lead, build friendships, try new things, and feel like they belong. Through academic support, enrichment, physical activity, leadership opportunities, and strong relationships with caring adults, we help students grow both inside and outside the classroom. As a Group Assistant, you'll help make that experience possible.

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO

You won't spend your internship sitting behind a desk. You'll be right in the middle of the action. You'll work alongside Group Leaders and Site Leaders to help make each afternoon safe, organized, engaging, and fun.

Your responsibilities will include:

Actively supervising students and helping maintain a safe program environment Building relationships with students so they feel welcomed, supported, and included Supporting Group Leaders during lessons, activities, transitions, and daily routines Helping students academically through homework assistance, reading, projects, and other learning activities Getting involved in enrichment including sports, games, art, creative projects, and hands-on activities Practicing activity facilitation as you develop the confidence to lead students yourself Reinforcing expectations and positive behavior with consistency and encouragement Supporting attendance and basic program documentation Helping prepare and organize materials and program spaces Participating in school events, family nights, celebrations, and other program activities when needed Jumping in where you're needed and learning how a strong team works together The more you're ready to learn and take initiative, the more opportunities you'll have to practice leadership.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're not expecting you to arrive as an experienced youth development professional. That's what the internship is designed to help you become. We are looking for people with potential who are willing to put in the work. You'll probably thrive here if you: Genuinely enjoy working with children and teenagers Show up on time and ready to contribute Aren't afraid to jump into games, activities, and conversations Take initiative instead of waiting to be told every next step Bring patience, positivity, and enthusiasm Communicate respectfully with students and teammates Can follow directions and then increasingly work independently Ask questions when you don't understand something Accept coaching without becoming defensive Apply feedback and show improvement Stay flexible when plans change Want to become more confident as a leader Believe that being dependable matters when young people are counting on you You don't have to know everything. But you do need to be ready to learn.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

To qualify for the Group Assistant position, you must: Be 18 years of age or older Have completed 48 college units OR pass an Instructional Aide Exam Don't have 48 units? We'll support you with information about taking the exam. Successfully clear required DOJ/FBI background checks Complete CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of hire Training is provided at no cost to you.

YOUR 8 WEEKS ARE ABOUT GROWTH

We want you to finish this internship stronger than when you started. Throughout your experience, you'll receive opportunities for training, coaching, feedback, and hands-on practice as you build the skills needed to work successfully with young people. We'll be looking for growth in areas such as: Reliability and professionalism Student engagement Active supervision Communication Initiative Teamwork Activity facilitation Behavior management Organization Responsiveness to feedback Leadership potential High-performing Group Assistants may be considered for promotion into Group Leader positions as opportunities become available. Your performance matters. Show us you're ready for more.

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM US

As a Group Assistant, you'll receive: $21.00/hour An 8-week paid internship with real responsibilities Hands-on experience working directly with elementary and middle school students Structured coaching and professional development Opportunities to practice leadership instead of simply observing it Free YMCA gym membership Consideration for advancement into available Group Leader positions Priority consideration for available spring break, summer camp, and future school-year opportunities Experience that can strengthen your resume for careers in education, youth development, recreation, social work, psychology, counseling, nonprofits, and community leadership And if you decide the YMCA is where you want to continue growing, this position can be the beginning of a much longer leadership journey.

THIS IS AN ACTIVE JOB

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs Frequent bending & standing Able to walk for long periods of time Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies

START AS AN ASSISTANT. DEVELOP AS A LEADER.

Eight weeks can give you more than another line on your resume. It can give you your first real experience leading young people. It can teach you how to communicate with confidence. How to manage responsibility. How to contribute to a team. How to take feedback and turn it into growth. And how much of a difference one dependable, encouraging adult can make in a young person's afternoon. You don't need to arrive as a leader.

You need to arrive ready to become one. Apply today for the YMCA Y Scholars Group Assistant Internship and take your first step toward leading.

Pay:

$21.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person