Full-Time Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 24,659 - 25,416; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $17.90–$18.45/hr

Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources

Free family gym membership

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to promote learning and character development in children at elementary school locations. You'll lead in creating a safe and enriching environment, ensuring all participants feel secure and supported.

Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for youth development. The role offers consistent scheduling, health benefits, and a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.90 to $18.45.

Qualifications

• Must be 17+ years old.
• Experience in childcare, education, or recreation preferred.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments.
• Ensure program participants have a safe and interactive experience.
• Follow all child safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Passionate about youth development and equity

Education

Relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation

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: $17.90–$18.45/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 equityMeet 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