Title: YD Broward - Intern, STEP Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA Posted Date: 2026-11-03T15:58:16.904Z Job Category: Employment Type: Part time Department: Education
Job Description: Essential Functions / Job Duties:
Participants will engage in summer employment, off site, at a business partner in the community, in conjunction with the YMCA of South Florida. Participants will complete tasks assigned by business partner. Participants will follow YMCA of South Florida and / or business partner policies and procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements:
Demonstrate the motivation to improve employability skills. Willingness to follow and complete assigned tasks. Current participant in good standing with YMCA STEP Program. Have reliable transportation to and from job-training site. Be available to work for the duration of the program. Possess the stamina to complete a 6-hour workday with lunch break and accommodations as needed. Pass drug test and background screening. Complete YMCA online employment application. Possess a bank account (for direct deposit) or Bank Card (through BB&T). Adhere to the dress code required by employment site or YMCA of South Florida. Participant may be asked to complete additional requirements by the place of their internship placement.
Position Profile:
Desire to complete tasks as assigned. Positive Attitude Respectful
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be moderate to loud depending on placement.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These are dependent upon specific placement and are not to be considered all encompassing.
Some usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. May be required to lift up to 10 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting. Accommodations will be made as necessary. Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from other program participants. Incumbent will be required to provide their own transportation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening. As a Drug-Free Employer, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test. The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability. In accordance with House Bill 531 (2025) the Department of Children and Families require employers to make the “Care Provider Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness” website link: available to all potential candidates receiving a background check via the Clearinghouse.
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About YMCA of South Florida
The YMCA of South Florida operates as a nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1916, the organization maintains its headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It serves communities through a variety of programs including afterschool care, sports, and senior health outreach. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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