Youth Enrichment Instructor
About The Position
The Youth Enrichment Instructor supports the Learn & Play Coordinator in implementing program activities, providing leadership and direction to program participants as well as assisting and ensuring safety and supervision of participants at all times. This position provides quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. In addition, this position provides an atmosphere of respect, acceptance and caring for each participant and interacts positively with children, staff, parents, center staff, and members of the community. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16 years
- Experience with children leading recreational activities
- Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of full time or equivalent part time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school aged children and/or family programming preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience in specialized areas may be required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Learn & Play Coordinator with the implementation of the monthly program.
- Creates a safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging environment for youth that is characterized by teamwork, camaraderie and inclusiveness.
- Assists with the set-up and breakdown of enrichment activities and cleaning of the program area.
- Positively interacts with youth, parents/guardians, and other center team members to create a respectful and supportive environment while sharing program information and building relationships through effective communication.
- Possess a working knowledge of safety and emergency procedures and be able to exercise sound judgment as you are the primary responder for all accidents and incidents.
- May be required to work hours outside of normal work schedule for training, extended program hours, parent nights, or association events.
- Ensures that proper ratios are maintained throughout the enrichment portion of the day.
- Observe and positively interact with children, intervening when necessary to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
- Greet parents and ensure that all children are properly signed in and out.
- Maintains accurate attendance, instructional, incident/injury reports, and other records as necessary to meet program requirements.
- Attend to the needs of children promptly and with care.
- Complete scheduled shifts and fill in as needed.
- Maintain all required certifications and annual updates.
- Report any problems or concerns to the Lead Youth Enrichment Instructor.
- All other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free Family Membership
- Program discounts
- Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
