Youth Program Instructor- Film Makers
About The Position
The Youth Program Instructor supports the YMCA’s youth development work and fosters a welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined culture. Under the direct supervision of the Youth & Family Coordinator, the instructor leads a film-making program for youth, teaching filmmaking concepts and equipment use while encouraging creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and self-expression. The instructor guides participants through individual and group projects and the program curriculum, tracks attendance, monitors participation and fairness, and engages participants who are not actively involved. The role also involves maintaining a safe environment, following emergency and youth-protection procedures, communicating positively with participants and parents, and representing the YMCA professionally. The instructor must attend required meetings and training, complete weekly payroll through the Paycom Mobile application on a personal phone, and arrange a substitute and notify the Membership Director when unable to work an assigned shift.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High school education or GED equivalent.
- Previous experience in the program area.
- Ability to communicate with youth and adults.
- Obtain 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 weekly instructional sessions covering storytelling, scriptwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, directing, acting, sound recording, and video editing.
- Teach participants to safely and properly operate filmmaking equipment and editing software.
- Encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and self-expression through individual and collaborative filmmaking projects.
- Lead participants through the intended individual or group program curriculum.
- Maintain participant rosters and track attendance.
- Monitor participation to ensure participants are engaged, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities; make adjustments to engage those not actively participating.
- Interact positively with participants and parents in a family-friendly manner.
- Exercise sound judgment concerning member safety and injuries, and follow emergency procedures.
- Inspect the work area and equipment for safety and risk, and report problems to the supervisor in writing.
- Complete accident and incident reports and provide 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.
- Provide outstanding service and represent the YMCA professionally, promoting a positive and cheerful environment.
- Attend required staff meetings and continuing job training.
- Complete weekly payroll on time using the Paycom Mobile application on a personal phone.
- Be punctual and ready for scheduled shifts, and follow branch and department dress codes.
- Demonstrate YMCA core character values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring in interactions.
- Commit to ongoing professional development.
- When unable to attend an assigned shift due to an appointment, illness, or vacation, find a substitute and notify the Membership Director by phone or email as soon as possible.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Youth & Family Coordinator or Branch Executive Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
