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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP.*_\n\n_*NOW HIRING: GROUP ASSISTANTS – 8-WEEK PAID INTERNSHIP*_\n\n*YMCA Y Scholars Program*\n\nWant to work with kids, build real professional experience, and find out whether youth development could be the right path for you?\n\nStart here.\n\nThe YMCA Y Scholars Program is looking for motivated people to join our team as Group Assistants in an 8-week paid internship.\n\nYou’ll spend your afternoons working directly with elementary and middle school students, learning from experienced youth development professionals, and building practical skills in leadership, communication, activity facilitation, behavior management, and teamwork.\n\nYou won’t just observe the work—you’ll do the work, receive coaching, and get better at it.\n\nAnd if you demonstrate that you’re ready for more, there may be an opportunity to take the next step into a Group Leader position with the YMCA.\n\n*POSITION OVERVIEW*\n\n* *Pay:* $21/hour\n* *Job Type:* Temporary Paid Internship, Part-Time, Non-Exempt\n* *Start Date:* Immediate\n* *Internship Length:* 8 weeks from your first day\n* *Schedule:* At least 4 days per week, Monday–Friday\n* *Typical Shift:* 2:00 PM–6:00 PM\n* *Hours:* Approximately 16–20 hours per week\n* *Locations:* Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, El Sobrante, and Oakland\n* *Program Rotation:* You will be assigned to a region and rotate between an elementary and middle school program.\n* *Map of Program Sites:* http://map.ymcayscholars.org\n\n*MORE THAN A PART-TIME JOB*\n\nWe created the Group Assistant internship for people who have potential but may still be building their professional experience.\n\nMaybe you’re a college student looking for meaningful part-time work.\n\nMaybe you’ve worked with children informally but haven’t had a professional youth development position yet.\n\nMaybe you’re interested in education, recreation, social services, nonprofits, psychology, child development, or another people-centered career.\n\nOr maybe you simply know that you enjoy working with young people and want an opportunity to develop your skills.\n\nYou don’t need to arrive as an expert.\n\nYou need to arrive ready to learn, contribute, and grow.\n\n*WHAT YOUR 8 WEEKS WILL LOOK LIKE*\n\nThis is a hands-on internship.\n\nYou’ll work alongside Group Leaders and Site Leaders while gradually building your ability to take greater ownership of the student experience.\n\nThroughout your internship, you’ll have opportunities to:\n\n* Work directly with elementary and middle school students\n* Support and eventually help lead enrichment activities\n* Practice student engagement and group management\n* Learn how to respond to challenging student behaviors\n* Build professional communication and teamwork skills\n* Receive coaching and feedback from program leaders\n* Learn the daily operations of a school-based afterschool program\n* Practice taking initiative and solving problems\n* Discover your strengths as a youth development professional\n\nBecause you’ll rotate between elementary and middle school programs, you’ll also gain experience adapting your approach to different ages, personalities, and program environments.\n\n*WHAT HAPPENS AFTER 8 WEEKS?*\n\nYour internship has a defined 8-week timeline—but your opportunity with the YMCA may not end there.\n\nThroughout your internship, we’ll be looking at your growth, reliability, initiative, relationships with students, ability to receive feedback, and readiness for greater responsibility.\n\nAt the conclusion of the internship, we’ll review your experience and discuss potential next steps.\n\nStrong-performing Group Assistants may be considered for:\n\n* Promotion into a Group Leader position\n* Spring Break program opportunities\n* Summer Camp positions\n* Other available YMCA opportunities\n\nPromotion or continued employment is not guaranteed and will depend on your performance, qualifications, program needs, and available positions.\n\n*ABOUT THE YMCA Y 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valuable.\n\nYour mindset matters just as much.\n\nOur strongest Group Assistants are people who:\n\n* *Show up* — Your team and students can depend on you.\n* *Stay engaged* — You actively participate instead of standing on the sidelines.\n* *Take initiative* — You notice what needs to be done and step in.\n* *Accept coaching* — You listen to feedback and demonstrate improvement.\n* *Ask questions* — You seek clarification instead of guessing.\n* *Build relationships* — You take time to connect with students and teammates.\n* *Take accountability* — You own mistakes, learn from them, and move forward.\n* *Stay curious* — You look for new ways to contribute and improve.\n* *Bring positive energy* — You help create the kind of environment students and teammates want to be part of.\n\nWe’re not looking for perfection.\n\nWe’re looking for growth.\n\n*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*\n\n* Must be at least 18 years old\n* Must have completed at least 48 college units or passed the Instructional 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