Full-Time Youth Enrichment Instructor

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekday shifts

Health benefits

Gym membership

Job summary

Safe N Sound YMCA in Naperville, IL, is hiring Youth Enrichment Instructors to promote learning, character development and healthy living in child-centered after-school settings. You will work on-site at elementary school locations with a focus on safety and engagement for participants.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and a commitment to youth development and equity, with a consistent weekday schedule and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• 17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation.
• Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity.
• Meet responsibilities and qualifications outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide accommodations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, and healthy living.
• Promote safe, supportive, interactive, and enriching program experiences on-site at elementary school locations.
• Support safety and security of all program participants.

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development

Equity

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Safe N Sound YMCA - Naperville, IL 60564 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.00 Hourly Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations. The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants.

Why You’ll Thrive Here:

• Grow with us — ongoing training and advancement opportunities
• Lead with purpose — be a positive role model for youth
• Thrive in culture — work in a team that values inclusion, passion, and community impact

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $18.50–$19.00/hr
• Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts)
• Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations:

Safe 'N Sound YMCA Before & After School programs throughout Naperville, Aurora, and North Aurora for the 2025-2026 school year!

Qualifications:

• 17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation
• Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity
• Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention – Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required