Before and After School Instructor-Highline School District

Seattle YMCA; SeaTac (WA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Seattle YMCA is seeking BAS E instructors to guide elementary-age participants through sports, arts, STEM and hands‑on activities at a BASE program, fostering teamwork, SEL and skill-building in a safe, caring environment.

You will support learning, encourage creativity, physical activity and FUN while upholding Y values and policies; roles start 8/24 at multiple Northwest locations with varied hours and on‑site duties.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older; 18+ preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience with children in camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• Ability to model Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination; Concentra options available at no cost.
• High school diploma or equivalent or current enrollment in HS or equivalent.
• Completion of STARS training and CPR/First Aid Training.
• Cleared MERIT background check; training timelines as specified.

Responsibilities

• Implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the YMCA curriculum.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure health, safety, and positive experiences.
• May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing groups of children.
• Professionally communicates day-to-day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
• Follows YMCA policies including medical, disciplinary, abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Assists in maintaining a developmentally appropriate site appearance and cleanliness.
• May prepare and serve snacks; cleans snack area.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Language skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have a strong commitment to equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Hiring Range: $21.30-22.50/hr DOE

Must be 16 years or older to apply.

Tell me about this job!

In this role, you will guide elementary age participants through sports, arts, STEM, and other hands‑on learning activities at a Y Before and After‑School Enrichment (BASE) program which is designed to provide a safe and caring place for students outside of the classroom. You will help teach teamwork and social emotional learning to kids as they grow and learn all while encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and most of all, fun.

BASE instructors will start 8/24.

Hiring for the following Locations

North Hill Elementary, Des Moines Elementary, Midway Elementary

*This is a Part‑Time Onsite Position.

Hours Vary by School/Location:
Monday – Friday 6:45am – Start of School
Monday – Friday End of School – 6pm

The Y provides full day programming on non‑school days and early release days.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part‑time staff, 50% for full‑time staff

MMR Vaccination Required

Licensed School Age Programs require Mumps, Measles and Rubella immunization in accordance with Department of Children, Youth and Family requirments.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

• Implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
• Professionally communicates day‑to‑day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Assists in maintaining developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
• May prepare and serve snacks. Cleans snack area.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

What we're looking for in an applicant

• 16 years of age or older, 18 or older is preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or be currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent education program.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training, CPR/First Aid Training*
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.**
  *At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 30 days after employment.)
  **At hire, or during onboarding for position.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by local, state or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.