Family Center Intern - Swim Center in Randallstown

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

Under the supervision of an assigned director or other assigned associates, the Family Center Intern is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guests, and program participants. The primary functions of the Family Center Intern will be to highly engage program participants through the direct supervision of children. Youth under the supervision of the Family Center Intern may include (but are not limited to) those participating in sports, fun days, stay and play, and parent's night out. The Family Center Intern will also be assigned administrative tasks including program roster management, flyer development, parent correspondence, and calendar development and distribution.

• Provide excellent services to members, guests, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange.
• Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members and program participants with positive and solution-driven interactions.
• Provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child.
• Provide effective and appropriate communication to children and caregivers.
• Highly engage youth by guiding activities, and monitoring 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 proper paperwork including sign-in/out process, behavior reports, incident reports, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Work with 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.
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.