Instructor, Other Programs (4287)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles in Burbank, CA seeks a part-time Instructor for youth programs to build positive relationships with children and families. You will deliver age-appropriate curriculum, supervise activities, and promote achievement and belonging within a safe, engaging environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with parents, staff, and partners, with a focus on inclusivity and program quality. Prior experience and valid First Aid/CPR certifications support success in this role.

Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed semester units in child development, human services, or related fields preferred.
• Previous experience with school-age children in a group setting preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certifications within 60 days of hire; Y-USA Leader Certification, preferred.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to achievement and belonging.
• Maintains close visual supervision of a group of children according to program ratios.
• Uses positive behavior management strategies and constructive discipline.
• Engages with parents and caregivers to support the youth program.
• Delivers age-appropriate activities and tracks progress.
• Adheres to safety, cleanliness, and program records.

Skills

Strong character values

Strong communication skills

Emotional maturity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Burbank YMCA - Burbank, CA 91502
• Position Type: Part Time (up to 29 hours)
• Salary Range: $18.47 - $23.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Health & Well-Being

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, The Instructor (youth programs) creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers, staff, and partners. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs/classes and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction to support children in the classroom, and teaches curriculum that is focused on mastering specific skills. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children, following ratios based on specific program/class.
• No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time while attending program/class.
• Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
• Actively supports the YMCA is committed to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.
• Planning and implementing classes based on a specific topic and skill mastery, culminating in an exposition/showcase at the end of the session.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance YMCA expectations.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
• Attends and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved
• Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures at all time
• Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners. Models relationship building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Attend meetings and training, as needed.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
  Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism
• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
  Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion
• Leading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
  Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management
• Developing & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s culture and inspire others.
  Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others

While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position:

• Engaging Community
• Inclusion
• Functional Expertise
• Developing Self & Others

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• AGE: Eighteen years or older
• EDUCATION: high school diploma or equivalent
• UNITS: Completed semester units in CD, human services, or related fields preferred based on topic to lead.
• RELATED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with school age children in a group setting (preferred). Ability to plan, organize and implement age appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities around a specific area of focus (arts & humanities, sports skills, etc.). Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturity
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Current approved First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications within 60 days of hire. Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program. Y-USA Leader Certification, preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
• Job is performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year.
• Job does include water-related activities.
• Ability to lift 30-35lbs