Instructor, Other Programs (4790)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Burbank YMCA is seeking a part-time Youth Programs Instructor to support the Y’s mission through youth development and program facilitation. You will nurture children, build positive relationships with families, and deliver curriculum designed to foster skill mastery and belonging.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusive programming, and collaboration with staff and volunteers to create a quality experience for children and caregivers in a dynamic community setting.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with school age children in group settings preferred.
• Current First Aid, Adult/Infant/Child CPR within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program.

Responsibilities

• Nurture children through purposeful programming focused on achievement and belonging.
• Maintain close supervision and adhere to staff-to-children ratios.
• Promote positive behavior using constructive discipline and redirection.
• Engage parents as volunteers and connect them to the YMCA.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate classes with a final showcase.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper program records.

Skills

Strong communication

Emotional maturity

Character values

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: Youth Programs - Youth Development.

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.
• Attendmeetings and trainings, as needed.
• UpholdYMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
• Demonstratethe 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.
• Demonstratecompetencies 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 Ys 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 Ys cause, sustain the Ys culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
  • 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

Qualifications: MINIMUM 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