St Cloud Area Family YMCA - Youth & Family Program Attendant en St Cloud Area Family YMCA

Do you enjoy working with kids and creating fun, active experiences? We’re looking for an energetic and responsible Youth & Family Program Attendant to lead and support youth activities and homeschool programs in a safe, welcoming environment.

In this role, you’ll organize and lead recreational activities, supervise the climbing room, and help ensure all equipment is properly maintained. Most importantly, you’ll foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels encouraged, supported, and ready to have fun!

If you love working with youth and want to make a difference through play, connection, and creativity — we’d love to have you on our team!

Why work at the Y? Here are some of the benefits:

• As a Part-time YMCA employee, you will receive a free employee membership and      discount on select programs
• Opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing department and an inclusive team
• Flexible schedule
• Provided uniforms
• A fun-friendly work environment

As a Y&F Program Attendant you will: 

• Organize, lead and assist recreational activities that promote teamwork, coordination and healthy lifestyles for youth program participants. 
• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants during recreational activities by closely monitoring their actions and behaviors. 
• Set up, maintain and ensure the proper use of equipment, ensuring it’s clean, safe and in good working order. 
• Foster a supportive and engaging atmosphere that encourages participation from all children, ensuring that all participants feel welcomed and valued regardless of skill level. 
• Address any behavioral issues in a professional and positive manner, using conflict resolution skills to maintain a respectful and safe environment. 
• Communicate with guardians to provide updates on their child’s participation and progress in activities as needed. 

At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all.

Requirements: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment. 
• One year experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting, preferably in a gym or physical activity environment preferred. 
• Belayed certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. 
• Ability to work with children. 
• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate children to develop their skill, improve performance and foster a positive team atmosphere. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.