Arts and Humanities Program Instructor
About The Position
Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for an Arts and Humanities Program Instructor to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. Some rewards for joining our team: Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! Flexible work schedule Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job: 16+ years of age Some high school Have strong communication skills with desire to meet everyone at their level of experience The responsibilities we will trust you with: Provide a safe environment, encouraging, and supportive environment that allows members and participants to learn YMCA programs and have an enjoyable YMCA Arts and Humanities program experience Arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class and be prepared with equipment set up and ready to begin at scheduled time Evaluate program skills; complete progress reports for each session; complete communications for parents; complete incident reports; take attendance Assist in the instruction of program skills and character development objectives and techniques in accordance with YMCA standards Provide supervision to program participants and actively participate in all aspects of the program Manage participant behavior using collaborative approach with supervision and parents Follow approved positive support techniques to develop and refine program participants’ skills Attend staff meetings and trainings as required What you can expect: Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations Opportunities to learn and grow Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger Great members to work with every day! YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!
Requirements
- 16+ years of age
- Some high school
- Have strong communication skills with desire to meet everyone at their level of experience
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe environment, encouraging, and supportive environment that allows members and participants to learn YMCA programs and have an enjoyable YMCA Arts and Humanities program experience
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class and be prepared with equipment set up and ready to begin at scheduled time
- Evaluate program skills; complete progress reports for each session; complete communications for parents; complete incident reports; take attendance
- Assist in the instruction of program skills and character development objectives and techniques in accordance with YMCA standards
- Provide supervision to program participants and actively participate in all aspects of the program
- Manage participant behavior using collaborative approach with supervision and parents
- Follow approved positive support techniques to develop and refine program participants’ skills
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
- Flexible work schedule
- Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
- Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
