Get paid to play, gain valuable experience, and build your résumé with a flexible part-time job that fits your schedule. As a Youth Development Associate, you’ll have fun while making a positive impact in children’s lives. This role offers a chance to build skills for your future and create meaningful memories with kids, all while working in a dynamic, supportive environment. Start your youth development journey with us!

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The Youth Development Associate implements activities, works as a team member, and supervises children.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Serve as a positive and guiding force that instills the AYS Way into all aspects of the organization.
• Works unassisted with a group of children
• Works as a team member
• Assist in implementing required curriculum components in the program
• Attends all required trainings 

The physical demands listed below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 20lbs
• Able to move quickly to intervene in dangerous situations
• Problem solving abilities
• Able to make decisions without supervision
• Reliable transportation.

• No experience required, however related experience is valued