Y Arts Aide

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking positive role models who are caring, outgoing, creative, love to have fun, and want to make a positive impact in the lives of youth in our arts programs. The primary responsibility of an Arts Aide is to assist with the supervision and engagement of kids to ensure their safety and fun while participating in arts classes in schools, community centers, and at YMCAs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a role model for all youth participating in arts classes by displaying exemplary behavior at all times.

• Be willing to dress up, save the world, sing a song, and lose the game when needed.

• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment, attending to the needs of students at all times.

• Be welcoming to all students and other staff.

• Consciously create a climate in class to foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.

• Assist a teaching artist in the supervision of participants.

• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.

• Following YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.  Work with the teaching artist to report all incidents to the supervisor and complete the necessary reporting forms.

• Maintain the quality of supplies, equipment, and materials.  Assist in the proper storage and set-up of program materials and supplies.

• Will be available through the final day of summer programming.

• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and the employee is expected to perform all other duties as assigned by direct management. 

• Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. 

• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 

• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better participant experience. 

• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age.

• Experience working with youth preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Meets the requirements set forth by the state-licensing agency. Complete YMCA training as required.

• Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.

• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.

• Ability to carry and transport bins of art supplies.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.