Program Instructor- Teen Beauty/Skincare

YMCA OF GREATE MONMOUTH COUNTY; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of The Jersey Shore in Old Bridge, NJ is seeking a Part-Time Youth Program Instructor to implement sport program curriculum, promote skill development and healthy living under the Youth & Family Coordinator. The role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and alignment with YMCA values.

You will maintain rosters, supervise activities, and foster a positive, inclusive environment for youth and families while completing required trainings and payroll tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age or older.
• High school education or GED equivalent.
• First Aid, CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Completion of YMCA safety trainings and online courses.
• Ability to communicate with youth and adults clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roster and attendance tracking for participants.
• Deliver and supervise sport program curriculum with a focus on skill development.
• Model YMCA core values and promote a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
• Ensure participant safety and follow all emergency procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings and complete trainings.
• Coordinate with Youth & Family Coordinator and Branch Executive Director as needed.

Skills

Youth program experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

First Aid / CPR / AED Certification

YMCA New Team Member Orientation

YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Online Training

Bloodborne Pathogen Online Training

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly, This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth Program Instructor at The YMCA of The Jersey Shore intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. Under the direct supervision of the Youth & Family Coordinator, the Youth Program Instructor will carry out sport program curriculum, promoting skill development, good sportsmanship, healthy living and a passion for sport participation.

• Must always be on time and ready for your scheduled shift, which includes but is not limited to adhering to the established branch and department dress code.
• Demonstrate YMCA core character values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring in all interactions with employees, members, staff and others; commit to ongoing professional development.
• Teach participants how to identify their general skin care needs and develop simple, age-appropriate skincare routines using safe and accessible products.
• Develop and implement a structured, engaging curriculum that introduces teens to the fundamentals of skincare, beauty, personal hygiene, and self-care.
• Educate participants on proper skincare and cosmetic hygiene, including cleaning makeup brushes, sanitizing tools, checking product expiration dates, and avoiding shared applicators.
• Encourage positive self-image, self-confidence, individuality, and healthy beauty standards while emphasizing that makeup and skincare are personal choices rather than requirements.
• Leads participants through the intended group program curriculum. Maintaining the roster and attendance tracking.
• Monitors participants activity to ensure all are participating, being treated fairly and provided equal opportunities. Proactively make adjustments to engage those not actively participating.
• Interacts with participants and parents in a positive manner that reflects a “family friendly” YMCA.
• Exercise sound judgment in relationship to member safety & injuries. Follow all emergency procedures
• Visually inspect work area and equipment for safety and risk, report to supervisor in writing any problems. Responsible for filling out accident/incident reports and getting these reports to the Youth & Family Coordinator. Additionally, immediately report any unsafe or suspicious activity directly to Youth & Family Coordinator or Director on Duty.
• Embrace and adhere to service excellence standards; provide outstanding service to your customers and constituents.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth. Complete required abuse risk management training. Follow mandated abuse reporting procedures, including reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
• Represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and continuing job training.
• Be able to complete payroll on time each week on the Paycom Mobile application on your personal phone.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by Youth & Family Coordinator or Branch Executive Director.
• Any person who cannot be present for their assigned shift because of an appointment, sick or vacation time is required to find a substitute and notify the Membership Director by phone and/or email at your earliest available time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age or older
• High school education/GED equivalent
• Previous experience in program area
• Ability to communicate to youth and adults
• First Aid, CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire date
• The YMCA of The Jersey Shore New Team Member Orientation
• YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Online Training
• Bloodborne Pathogen Online Training