Youth Aide - YMCA of Honolulu

Essential Functions/Job Duties

• Assists Youth Leaders in the overall program operation and supervision of participants while adhering to program policies and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively, consistently, and professionally with participants, parents, co-workers, and others associated with the program such as DOE and DHS contacts.
• Helps to implement curriculum by leading age-developmentally-appropriate learning experiences in the classroom or group settings, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Serve as a role model by relating to program participants through respect and understanding, being sensitive to each child’s needs, and providing guidance toward positive youth development.
• Work toward a team spirit and effort among the staff, children, and others associated with the program.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the children assigned as well as all other children in the program that may not be overseen directly.
• Assume responsibility to ensure all facilities, equipment, and supplies at the site are maintained/good/organized/clean.
• Ensure that all staff and participants are respectful of facility/property, and all of their rules and expectations are followed.
• Wear the required nametag, and is neat, clean, and professional in appearance in accordance with the required dress code.
• Exemplify the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Diversity.
• Attend all general and site-specific staff meetings/training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Knowledge & Experience:
• Working with school-aged children is highly desired.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate and show competency in the following areas:
• Supervising participants and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants and others associated with the program.
• To meet program goals and expectations as outlined in the Youth Program Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Be reliable and dependable.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing and planning needs.
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Why The Y?

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment

• The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns.
• All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.