Program Instructor, Pathways - West Park YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Pathways Instructor plans and delivers effective activities in designated youth program areas for YMCA members and program participants. The role is directly responsible for providing age-appropriate activities in Pathways and assisting with family nights. The instructor helps maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming program environment and ensures classes and activities meet YMCA standards and safety procedures.

Requirements

• At least one year of youth programming experience.
• At least 16 years of age.
• CPR and First Aid certification and safety training required within 90 days of hire.
• Red Cross Babysitter Certification if under age 18.
• Excellent personal computer skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission and cause, and adherence to its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to act as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone or smart device.
• Ability to sit, reach, move around the work environment, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities in advance and arrive on time with appropriate materials, equipment, and attire.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with youth and their parents.
• Leave the program area safe, clean, and properly arranged.
• Relate effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Adhere to bloodborne pathogen standards and attend annual training.
• Ensure classes are taught in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Ensure YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist with family nights.
• Follow the required child abuse and neglect reporting process, including completing the reporting form, calling children protective services, and notifying the appropriate YMCA personnel.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time positions do not receive the childcare discount.
• Additional employee discounts at places in and around town.
• Eligible employees receive health, dental, and vision coverage and an Employee Assistance Plan.
• Retirement contribution of 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland for eligible employees.
• Paid vacation for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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