Youth Worker

MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA - 3.9

Lawrence, MA Job Details Part-time $15 - $16 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Youth recreational activities facilitation Student supervision Classroom activity organization Youth mentoring Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives) Spreadsheets Student record keeping Child attendance tracking Word embeddings Collaborative curriculum development Curriculum implementation Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Child safety supervision Lesson planning Productivity software Activity planning for children Communication skills Student safety monitoring Working with youth Entry level Youth program management Full Job Description To represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA. The Youth Worker, under the supervision of the AED of Youth Development, provides safe, motivational and knowledgeable leadership to the members, volunteers, families and program participants. All Merrimack Valley YMCA staff will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the

YMCA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities. Independently manage and facilitate activities for groups of 8-10 youth Management of groups includes but is not limited to: Assisting with activity supervision assisting with lesson planning and implementation Keeping accurate attendance documents Support lead staff in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum Create an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive and relevant to the needs of youth Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff and other departments By personal example help interpret quality of YMCA Character Values - Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility Accept and perform all other responsibilities necessary for the good of the organization as required by supervisor (remains flexible) At least 16 years of age Commitment to personal youth development Excellent written and verbal communication skills General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.