Youth Activities Staff
$26,520–$27,040 year
On-siteMankato, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Develop and lead school-age recreational programs including arts and crafts, games, and enrichment activities across After School Adventures, Non-School Day Camps, and Youth Socials. Supervise participants while enforcing safety measures, emergency action plans, and positive behavior intervention methods. Maintain accurate records, conduct systematic observations, and ensure classroom cleanliness. Assist the Youth Activities Director with curriculum planning and program promotion through calendars and newsletters. Model relationship-building skills to support youth self-image and foster positive parent-staff relations.
Required Qualifications
- Never convicted of any child abuse including sexual abuse
- Experience and/or education in child development, education, human relations, communication, or recreational programs
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 60 days of hire (YMCA provided)
- Ability to plan, lead, organize, and implement school age recreation programs
- Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills with the ability to be flexible and quickly adapt
- Ability and willingness to work with people of diverse populations
- Commitment and passion to working with children
- Self-motivated and ability to multi-task
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs)
- Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time
- The ability to calmly and effectively react in an emergency situation
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