Coach, Other Programs

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking an Instructor for youth programs who will guide children in PLAY activities and help them master specific skills. The role focuses on fostering achievement, belonging, and strong peer relationships within school communities.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with school-age children, and current EMSA First Aid and CPR certifications. Training on child abuse prevention is required before start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Current EMSA First Aid certification and CPR (Adult, Infant, Child).
• Completion of child abuse prevention training before first day.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to children in PLAY programs and teaches a curriculum focused on mastering specific skills.
• Promotes a quality experience that emphasizes achievement, belonging and healthy peer relationships.
• Builds positive relationships with parents/caregivers, staff and partners.
• Creates nurturing, supportive environments across indoor and outdoor activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Character values

Emotional maturity

Planning & organizing

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, The Instructor (youth programs) creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers, staff, and partners. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs/classes and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction to children in the PLAY (Physical Learning Activities for Youth) programs and teaches curriculum that is focused on mastering specific skills. Provides a quality experience to children that focuses on building achievement and belonging as well as relationships among youth and within school communities.AGE: Eighteen years or olderEDUCATION: high school diploma or equivalentRELATED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with school age children in a group setting (preferred). Ability to plan, organize and implement age appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities around a specific area of focus (arts & humanities, sports skills, etc.). Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturityLICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Current approved EMSA First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program.WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS· You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.· Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.· Job is performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year.· Ability to lift 30-35lbsReq# 4755