About the Role
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is hiring a Program Assistant to support the daily operation of youth and adult programs. This role ensures program spaces are safe, welcoming, organized, and aligned with YMCA standards, contributing to the organization's mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Coordinator in preparing and delivering program activities.
- Support program set-up, equipment organization, and clean-up to ensure safe, high-quality experiences.
- Provide excellent customer service to participants, parents, guardians, and members.
- Help maintain program safety by following YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and incident reporting guidelines.
- Assist with supervising participants to ensure a positive, inclusive environment.
- Support the tracking of attendance and distribution/collection of evaluations or surveys.
- Promote positive member engagement by answering questions, encouraging participation, and modeling YMCA values.
- Communicate program needs, concerns, and successes to the Senior Program Director.
- Assist with special events and department fundraising activities as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned that support program operations.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 15 years old; Must be able to furnish working papers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction.
Skills
- Youth Sports
- Archery
- Adult Leagues
- STEM
- Dance
- Arts
- Family Programs
- Birthday Parties
- Parents Night Out
- Kids Night Out
Work Type
- Part-time
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00/hour
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership!
About the Company
- The Saratoga Regional YMCA is a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people-first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.
Equal Opportunity
- The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
