--- title: Teen Reach Assistant at Greater Peoria Family YMCA description: Greater Peoria Family YMCA is hiring for the Teen Reach Assistant role in Peoria, IL. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/teen-reach-assistant-at-greater-peoria-family-ymca-01a17e1f-6517-72d8-b94b-7a8f01eeccaf date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Greater Peoria Family YMCA as Teen Reach Assistant in Peoria, IL. Pays $15.6–$23.4 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0j0r6z.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Greater Peoria Family YMCA | | **Location** | Peoria, IL | | **Salary** | $15.6/hr - $23.4/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 49 days ago (2026-09-26), reposted once | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Greater Peoria Family YMCA. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Greater Peoria Family YMCA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $29,000 – $34,000 a year (median $32,000). ## Description ## Overview This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The **Teen REACH Assistant** provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in the Teen REACH program. This position will provides direct supervision to a group of middle school and high school students in an afterschool setting. The Teen REACH Assistant will create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers and promoting and supporting the potential of all youth in programs and facilities peer-to-peer connections as a part of the overall TEEN REACH experience. ## Responsibilities - Assists in supervises a group of children. - Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. - Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. - Attends meetings and trainings. - Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and child abuse. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. - Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills including (Listen First) in all interactions. - Instructs lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly. - Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. - Conveys information on program and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs. - Other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications - At least 18 years of age. - Two years or more of college preferred. - Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting. - Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc. - CPR, first aid, AED certifications, and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date. - Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. **WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** - Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. - Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. - Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking. - Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. - Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. ## Benefits - Free Membership - Discounted Programming - Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training - 8% Retirement for Vested Employees - Paid Leave For All - Opportunities for Training and Advancement - Work That Makes a Lasting Difference ## Posted Salary Range USD $15.60 - USD $23.40 /Hr. ## Skills - Cleanliness - Relationship Building - Aquatics Instruction - Lesson Planning - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Safety Procedures - Child Abuse Prevention - Working with Children Check - First Aid ## Related - [Sports & Fitness jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Fitness & Recreation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness/fitness-and-recreation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Activities Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sports-and-fitness/fitness-and-recreation/activities-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101490 jobs - [Wellness and Fitness](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/wellness-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17564 jobs - [Peoria, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/peoria?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1295 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101490 jobs - [Wellness and Fitness](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/wellness-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17564 jobs - [Peoria, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/peoria?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1295 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)