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Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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.
MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Farmington Family YMCA YMCA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
Flexible Scheduling
Family-friendly Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
GENERAL FUNCTION The Before and After School Care Site Assistant is responsible for general subversion and management of assigned school sites while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development.
SITE LOCATION PLACEMENT The Site Assistant for the Fraser, Eastpointe, Warren (Macomb County), and Royal Oak Schools Area Sites will receive their school site location from Management, based on staff availability and levels in the area.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (over 18+ years of age)
Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES
Meets state-licensing agency requirement
Achieves DHS Clearance, with documentation, prior to starting work
Passes TB skin test within 30 days of hire
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days of hire
ABILITIES & SKILLS
Ability to participate in, plan, and lead all physical activities
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children
Capability to be outside for up to 30 minutes a day, year-round
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
Plans and leads daily/monthly curriculum-based lesson plans and activities approved by the Site Supervisor
Set up and clean up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards
Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
Maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assumes shared responsibility for housekeeping tasks
Serves prepared healthy snacks to children and maintains required paperwork
Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
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.
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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.
MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Farmington Family YMCA YMCA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
Flexible Scheduling
Family-friendly Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
GENERAL FUNCTION The Before and After School Care Site Assistant is responsible for general subversion and management of assigned school sites while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development.
SITE LOCATION PLACEMENT The Site Assistant for the Fraser, Eastpointe, Warren (Macomb County), and Royal Oak Schools Area Sites will receive their school site location from Management, based on staff availability and levels in the area.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (over 18+ years of age)
Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES
Meets state-licensing agency requirement
Achieves DHS Clearance, with documentation, prior to starting work
Passes TB skin test within 30 days of hire
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days of hire
ABILITIES & SKILLS
Ability to participate in, plan, and lead all physical activities
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children
Capability to be outside for up to 30 minutes a day, year-round
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
Plans and leads daily/monthly curriculum-based lesson plans and activities approved by the Site Supervisor
Set up and clean up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards
Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
Maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assumes shared responsibility for housekeeping tasks
Serves prepared healthy snacks to children and maintains required paperwork
Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
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.
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