After School Program Instructor

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Fitness classes

Pool access

HydroMassage 18+

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick leave

Growth opportunities

Resume building

Community engagement

Flexible hours

Job summary

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is hiring a part-time after-school program assistant in Ridgefield, WA to provide a safe, engaging environment for youth and implement enrichment activities.

You will work Mon-Thu 2:30–5:30 pm, collaborate with staff and volunteers, transport equipment between sites, and serve as a positive role model for participants while building strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Must pass YMCA background check.
• Availability Mon-Thu between 2:30-5:30pm.
• Possess (or obtain within 90 days) CPR/AED & First Aid Certification.
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe environment for learning
• Implement Curriculum for enrichment classes
• Establish good rapport with parents and participants
• Be a positive role model for youth in the program
• Collaborate with volunteers to lead delegation
• Transport equipment to and from school sites

Skills

Child safety

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Safety supervision

Education

CPR/AED & First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy working with kids? Want to provide fun and safe activities for after school time?

Why Should you apply?

• Free Household Gym Membership
• Free Group Fitness Classes
• Free Pool Access
• Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
• Build your Resume
• Work with your friends
• Engage with your community
• Flexible working hours (part time - up to 29 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

• Provide safe environment for learning
• Implement Curriculum for a variety of enrichment classes
• Establish good rapport with parents and participants
• Being a positive role model for youth in the program
• Collaborate with volunteers to lead delegation
• Transport equipment to and from school sites

Requirements

• Must pass YMCA background check
• Availability Mon-Thursday between 2:30-5:30pm
• Possess (or obtain within 90 days) a current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate management techniques
• Must have reliable transportation