Music Instructor I

Crossroads YMCA • Hammond, IN

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Unleash Your Talent, Feel the Beat – Join YMCA Music Today! POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. STEAM Instructor I provides excellent customer service to all members, guests, and program participants by responding to their needs and creating a welcoming and fun environment.

Requirements

• Minimum age 16 required.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and online trainings.
• Required trainings: Duty to Report and Keeping your YMCA Safe.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a passion for working with young children.
• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead event activities in a manner that ensures an elevated level of customer satisfaction.
• Create memorable and educational experiences for participants.
• Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with volunteers, staff, parents, and participants.
• Supervises and participates in activities with all children.
• Implements curriculum and activity plans within the established guidelines.
• Understand, articulate, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way by giving safety briefings and ensuring that all policies are being adhered to.
• Maintains required program records and equipment needs.
• Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, to better meet the needs of members and their children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed