Full-Time Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $18.50-19.00/hr

Weekday shifts

Health benefits & PTO

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to support on-site before/after school programs at elementary schools in Naperville and surrounding communities. You will help create safe, student-centered environments that promote learning, character development, healthy living, and positive relationships.

We offer ongoing training, consistent weekday shifts, and benefits including health coverage, PTO, retirement contributions, and a free family gym membership.

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; accommodations available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development and healthy living.
• Ensure a safe, interactive and enriching program experience for participants.
• Maintain safety and security of all program participants.
• Deliver on-site at elementary school locations.

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development & equity

Job description

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

• 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