Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have strong character values, including respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
• Have strong communication skills and emotional maturity.
• Be able to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities around a specific focus area.
• Be able to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Obtain current approved First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Complete child abuse prevention training before the first day in the program.
• Have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Be able to plan, lead, and participate in activities.

Nice To Haves

• Completed semester units in child development, human services, or related fields, depending on the topic to lead.
• Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Y-USA Leader Certification.

Responsibilities

• Nurture children through purposeful programming that builds achievement and belonging and strengthens relationships among youth and within families.
• Maintain close visual supervision of assigned children and follow ratios for the specific program or class; never leave a child unsupervised or staff alone with a child.
• Help children manage behavior through a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
• Support inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act where appropriate.
• Plan and implement classes focused on a specific topic and skill mastery, culminating in an exposition or showcase at the end of the session.
• Follow program safety and cleanliness standards, maintain the site and equipment, and keep required program records according to YMCA expectations.
• Cultivate positive relationships and maintain effective communication with parents; engage parents as volunteers and connect them to the YMCA.
• Attend and participate in family events, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Follow reporting procedures and respond proactively to situations to ensure a safe environment.
• Comply with current federal, state, and local regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, YMCA team members, and community partners, and model relationship-building skills, including Listen First.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
• Demonstrate competencies and willingness to develop in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.