YNourish Specialist

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.

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring for the YMCA Healthy Living Program

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

• Flexible Scheduling

• Family-friendly Work Environment       

General Function

The YNourish Specialist will work to deliver engaging activities for drop-in style youth programming, assist in serving nutritious meals, and build meaningful relationships with families in the communities of service. The YNourish Specialist will work with the Healthy Living Program Director to track outcomes and maintain thorough records for programs. The Y’s without walls will provide Healthy meals and engaging activities throughout the communities we serve. 

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.

• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a group setting is required. 

•  Experience in one or more of the following areas: songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, nutrition education, wellness, education, youth development, etc.

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date. 

• Previous experience with diverse populations was preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises program participants at multiple drop-in sites each day for summer camps and after-school programs while transporting food and supplies to sites, as needed.

• Support the program Director in planning program activities, and implement those programs that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.

• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children, families and staff.

• Adheres to program standards and demonstrates knowledge of established safety procedures, makes real-time decisions, and effectively communicates changes or decisions surrounding safety. 

• Attends all required staff meetings/training and support/attends Association-wide events (Healthy Kids Day, Fresh Baskets, Halloween at the Y, etc)

• Collects needed data for grant compliance, goals and program improvement. Transports food and supplies to sites, as needed. Maintains a clean and organized work space. 

Abilities & Skills

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

• Ability to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities.

• Ability to be outside participating for the majority of the day.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

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.