MEND is a 10 week childhood obesity intervention program. The Program Services branch of the YMCA of Austin is looking for Classroom Assistants to fill positions at 6 locations across the area. Program Assistants are needed to work roughly 5 hours per week MEND programs start January 13th/14th

MUST BE BILINGUAL Confident in speaking and working with parents and children. Past experience with data entry preferred. Ability to step in and perform exercise leader component. Enthusiastic and capable person who can adapt to necessary situations and assist Leaders wherever necessary.

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