Program Instructor

YMCA of the Pines; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Discounted Programs

12% Employer Retirement Contribution

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

YMCA of the Pines in Medford Township, NJ is seeking a Program Instructor to deliver outdoor education programs and ensure a safe, rewarding experience for participants. Key responsibilities include facilitating group activities, maintaining program areas, and promoting the organization's mission while ensuring safety in recreational activities.

The position offers various benefits including YMCA membership, discounted programs, and paid sick time. Successful candidates will be evaluated on program delivery effectiveness and safety records.

Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate emergency procedures.
• Communicate and train guests in risks and safety management.
• Must have the ability to work with all ages and skill levels.
• Must be able to plan and conduct activities that reach group and participant development objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop awareness of natural sciences through outdoor education programs.
• Facilitate group decision-making and problem-solving activities.
• Provide program excellence to ensure rewarding educational experiences.
• Ensure student and guest safety in outdoor activities.
• Maintain program areas and support various functions as needed.
• Promote mission and philosophical goals through professional presence.

Skills

Emergency procedures facilitation

Risk and safety management training

Ability to work with all ages

Group and participant development planning

Job description

Overview

The Program Instructor position is responsible for program delivery in all departments, including but not limited to: program development, group and member retention, recruitment, safety, training, community, relationships, interdepartmental communications and logistics as it relates to programmatic needs. Therefore, successful fulfillment of this position should be measured by the timely and maintained safety record surrounding program delivery and members, the continued positive feedback from evaluations, and achievement of department operating goals.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities

• Developing awareness of the natural sciences through delivery of outdoor education programs.
• Facilitating an appreciation of group decisions-making and problem-solving activities through structured socialization and actualization experiences.
• Providing program excellence and a caring environment to ensure that guests have a rewarding and enjoyable educational experience.
• Ensuring that student and guests participate in safe outdoor recreational activities.
• Maintaining and developing program areas and acting as support staff for: summer camps, SACC, kitchen, housekeeping, administration, and maintenance when needed.
• Promoting the mission and philosophical goals through responsible actions and professional presence.

Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate emergency procedures.
• Communicate and train guests in risks and safety management.
• Must have the ability to work with all ages and skill levels.
• Must be able to plan and conduct activities that reach group and participant development objectives.

Benefits

• YMCA Membership
• Discounted Programs
• 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
• Paid Sick Time

Posted Salary Range

USD $16.00 - $20.00 /Hr.