Culinary Instructor I

Crossroads YMCA; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA in Crown Point, IN is seeking a part-time STEAM Instructor I to support youth programming and member services. Pay starts at $11.00 per hour, based on experience, with the potential for additional hours based on need.

Responsibilities include leading activities, delivering engaging curriculum, supervising children, and upholding safety policies. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 required.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and online trainings.
• Required trainings: Duty to Report and Keeping your YMCA Safe.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead event activities to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Create memorable and educational experiences for participants.
• Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with volunteers, staff, parents, and participants.
• Supervises and participates in activities with all children.
• Implements curriculum and activity plans within guidelines.
• Explain and enforce YMCA policies with safety briefings and adherence.
• Maintain program records and equipment needs.
• Improvise as needed to meet member needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Diversity awareness

Youth passion

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA - Crown Point, IN 46307, Position Type: Part Time, Pay starts at $11.00 per hour and up based on experience.

Ready to Cook Up the Next Generation of Culinary Stars? Join the team with no experience needed!

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. STEAM Instructor I provides excellent customer service to all members, guests, and program participants by responding to their needs and creating a welcoming and fun environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead event activities in a manner that ensures an elevated level of customer satisfaction.
• Create memorable and educational experiences for participants.
• Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with volunteers, staff, parents, and participants.
• Supervises and participates in activities with all children.
• Implements curriculum and activity plans within the established guidelines.
• Understand, articulate, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way by giving safety briefings and ensuring that all policies are being adhered to.
• Maintains required program records and equipment needs.
• Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, to better meet the needs of members and their children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 16 required.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and online trainings.
• Required trainings: Duty to Report and Keeping your YMCA Safe.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a passion for working with young children.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

The National YMCA Mission:

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

• Caring: Demonstrates kindness and empathy in daily interactions. Welcomes all and builds positive relationships with members and teammates.
• Honesty: Acts with integrity, keeps commitments, and communicates truthfully.
• Respect: Treats others with dignity and listens with empathy. Welcomes all backgrounds and identities.
• Responsibility: Follows through on tasks and takes ownership of behavior and results.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.