Y Scholars Group Assistant

About the role

The Group Assistant will support Group Leaders in supervising students to ensure their physical and emotional safety. They will also engage groups of youth in developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, and meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

• Support in supervising students at all times to help ensure their physical and emotional safety.
• Affirmatively assist with engaging groups of youth in program activities that are aligned with YMCA core values.
• Maintain and submit accurate attendance records.
• Participate in and support the planning and execution of program events and activities.
• Work collaboratively with the program team to maintain program quality, safety, cleanliness, and accident prevention standards.
• Provide homework help and academic skill-building support when needed.
• Communicate proactively with the supervisor regarding program operations, including student progress, behavior, and any incidents or injuries.
• Follow all YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to child abuse prevention, dress code, cell phone use, campus safety, and emergency protocols.
• Attend and actively participate in required staff meetings and trainings.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, school-day staff, district personnel, and YMCA team members.
• Model strong relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills in all interactions.
• Support the use of consistent, age-appropriate discipline strategies that reinforce positive behaviors.
• Fulfill other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Mobile to quickly respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have (a) 48 semester college units, or (b) successful completion of the Instructional Aid (IA) Exam.
• Experience working with youth in a similar environment is preferred.
• Demonstrate a love of working with youth and an interest in being a positive role-model for others.
• Must have general knowledge of core elementary and middle school subjects.
• Must possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must pass DOJ/FBI criminal background check and TB Test Clearance.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.