Program Instructor- Teen Beauty/Skincare

YMCA OF THE JERSEY SHORE•Old Bridge, NJ

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Instructor supports the YMCA of The Jersey Shore’s youth development work by leading a teen beauty and skincare program in a welcoming, safe, and family-friendly environment. Under the direct supervision of the Youth & Family Coordinator, the instructor develops and delivers structured, engaging curriculum covering skincare, beauty, personal hygiene, and self-care. Participants learn to identify general skincare needs and create simple, age-appropriate routines using safe, accessible products. Instruction also covers cosmetic and skincare hygiene, including cleaning makeup brushes, sanitizing tools, checking product expiration dates, and avoiding shared applicators. The program promotes positive self-image, confidence, individuality, and healthy beauty standards, while reinforcing that makeup and skincare are personal choices, not requirements. The instructor leads the intended group curriculum, tracks attendance, encourages equitable participation, and adjusts activities to engage participants. The role includes maintaining a safe program area, exercising sound judgment around safety and injuries, following emergency and mandated abuse-reporting procedures, and observing boundaries with youth. The instructor must follow YMCA policies and service standards, demonstrate the YMCA’s values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, and represent the organization professionally. The position is part-time at the Old Bridge Family YMCA in Old Bridge, New Jersey, with an hourly pay range of $18.00–$20.00.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
High school education or GED equivalent.
Previous experience in the program area.
Ability to communicate with youth and adults.
First Aid and CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire.
Complete YMCA of The Jersey Shore New Team Member Orientation.
Complete YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Online Training.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogen Online Training.

Responsibilities

Lead participants through the intended group program curriculum.
Develop and implement engaging instruction on skincare, beauty, personal hygiene, and self-care, including safe and age-appropriate skincare routines and cosmetic hygiene.
Promote positive self-image, confidence, individuality, healthy beauty standards, and the understanding that beauty routines are personal choices.
Maintain the participant roster and track attendance.
Monitor participation, ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities, and adjust activities to engage participants who are not actively participating.
Interact positively with participants and parents in a family-friendly manner.
Exercise sound judgment regarding member safety and injuries, and follow emergency procedures.
Visually inspect the work area and equipment for safety risks and report problems to a supervisor in writing.
Complete accident and incident reports and submit them to the Youth & Family Coordinator.
Immediately report unsafe or suspicious activity to the Youth & Family Coordinator or Director on Duty.
Follow youth-boundary policies, complete abuse risk management training, and follow mandated abuse-reporting procedures, including reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations.
Provide outstanding service and adhere to YMCA service excellence standards.
Represent the YMCA professionally and promote a positive, cheerful environment.
Attend required staff meetings and continuing job training.
Complete weekly payroll on time using the Paycom Mobile application on a personal phone.
Arrive on time and ready for scheduled shifts and follow branch and department dress codes.
Find a substitute and notify the Membership Director by phone or email as early as possible when unable to work an assigned shift because of an appointment, illness, or vacation.
Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Youth & Family Coordinator or Branch Executive Director.