Group Instructor- Enrichment

Metro YMCAs; New Milford, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro YMCAs in New Milford, NJ is seeking a Group Instructor to lead enrichment programs under the direction of the Program Administrator. You will oversee the overall operation, ongoing development, and implementation of enrichment activities for children.

You will communicate with parents, establish procedures, and ensure the program aligns with the YMCA's commitment to child safety, while maintaining high standards of service and adaptability to a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of enrichment programming experience with children in a group setting.
• Experience adhering to Licensing requirements.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving and independent judgment within YMCA guidelines.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups in the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications and completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Must have flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, development and implementation of enrichment programs in the Greater Bergen County YMCA Enrichment department.
• Communicate with parents and establish procedures.
• Ensure the program reflects YMCA child safety commitments.
• Maintain program quality within assigned class.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Program Administrator, the Group Instructor is responsible for the overall operation, continued development and implementation of enrichment programs in the Greater Bergen County YMCA Enrichment department. The position is responsible for, communicating with parents, establishing procedures, and ensuring the program reflects the YMCA’s commitment to child safety as well as offering a program in the assigned class.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of three years of experience in enrichment programming , working with children in a group setting.
• Experience adhering to Licensing requirements.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving and independent judgment and making decisions within the guidelines of the YMCA.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications and Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Must have flexible work schedule.