Inspiring School-Age Enrichment Lead

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Mental health resources

Paid time off (PTO)

Staff discounts on programs

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a full-time, onsite Lead Instructor for BASE programs at multiple Seattle-area elementary schools. You will guide elementary students through sports, arts, STEM, and hands-on learning, supporting the supervisor and teaching teamwork and social-emotional skills.

You will participate in Play Everyday Program support and school-day activities, with starts mid-August. The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and fostering physical activity and creative exploration.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• 2 or more years’ experience with children; camps, child care, tutoring, and nannying.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities
• Have completed 12 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework and have a GED or high school diploma.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training
• Certification in CPR/First aid
• We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination.
• Food worker card.
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.
• At hire, or during onboarding for position.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum provided by the YDCoE.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
• Professionally communicates day-to-day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Assists in maintaining developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
• May prepare and serve snacks. Cleans snack area.
• Assists at Check in or out for parents.
• Assumes responsibility for program operation when DCYF designated and qualified staff is not on premises.
• Provides onsite support for the school based Play Everyday Program at the school.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Language ability

Values alignment

Education

GED or high school diploma

STARS training

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Food worker card

Job description

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a full-time, onsite Lead Instructor for BASE programs at multiple Seattle-area elementary schools. You will guide elementary students through sports, arts, STEM, and hands-on learning, supporting the supervisor and teaching teamwork and social-emotional skills.

You will participate in Play Everyday Program support and school-day activities, with starts mid-August. The role emphasizes safety, inclusion, and fostering physical activity and creative exploration.