Program Instructor - Preschool and School Age Sports and Enrichment

YMCA of Pawtucket; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Program Instructor to lead preschool and school-age enrichment programs. In this dynamic role, you'll create a safe and engaging environment for children, facilitating activities in sports, arts, and more. Your ability to nurture relationships and communicate effectively will be key in fostering a positive rapport with participants and their families. Join a team dedicated to promoting inclusivity and personal growth, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children and program activities.
• Plans activities that are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate.

Skills

Child Supervision

Communication Skills

Program Management

Critical Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma

College Experience

Job description

Program Instructor - Preschool and School Age Sports and Enrichment

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Position Summary

The Family YMCA in Pawtucket, RI is hiring Program Instructors. The Program Instructor teaches and facilitates a variety of preschool and school age enrichment programs. The Program Instructor is responsible for creating a positive, safe, engaging, and progressive environment for all participants. Programs include sports programming, martial arts, stem, arts, dance, tumbling, cooking and more.

Position Summary

The Family YMCA in Pawtucket, RI is hiring Program Instructors. The Program Instructor teaches and facilitates a variety of preschool and school age enrichment programs. The Program Instructor is responsible for creating a positive, safe, engaging, and progressive environment for all participants. Programs include sports programming, martial arts, stem, arts, dance, tumbling, cooking and more.

Essential Functions

• Supervises a group of children and program activities.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y’s values.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team Or Branch Leader)

• Communication & Influence-Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Developing Self & Others-Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
• Program/Project Management-Ensures programs or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making-Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
• Inclusion-Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Emotional maturity-Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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