Family Center Intern - Swim Center in Randallstown

About the role

The Family Center Intern plays a crucial role in delivering excellent services to members, guests, and program participants at the Y in Central Maryland. They provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children, guiding activities and ensuring a positive interaction.

Responsibilities

• Highly engage program participants through the direct supervision of children in various programs such as Sports, Fun Days, Stay and Play, and Parent’s Night Out.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Engage youth by guiding activities and monitoring their actions while at play.
• Follow the activity curriculum and/or guidance for the program being delivered.
• Interact with children in a positive, caring, and respectful manner.
• Maintain all necessary paperwork including sign-in/out processes, behavior reports, and incident reports.
• Assist in administrative tasks such as program roster management, flyer development, parent correspondence, and calendar development and distribution.
• Work with a diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations.
• Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct.
• Avoid inappropriate physical or verbal interactions with children.
• Comply with the YCM Code of Conduct with Youth and report any suspected mistreatment.

Requirements

Essential functions include providing excellent services to members, guests, and program participants, maintaining a safe and engaging environment, and following the activity curriculum and guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with children and a passion for youth development.
• Positive attitude and ability to handle challenging situations.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow safety protocols.
• Positive and respectful approach to working with children.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Benefits

Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental, and vision benefits. A generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund is also provided, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the community.