STEAM Instructor III

Crossroads YMCA; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossroads YMCA in Hobart, IN is seeking a part-time STEAM Instructor III to support youth programs and create engaging, educational experiences for children. The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and collaboration with teammates to deliver high-quality activities.

You will mentor younger instructors, lead curriculum development, and ensure adherence to YMCA policies while fostering a welcoming environment for families and program participants.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• One year or more of related experience
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Adept computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups
• Passion for working with young children
• Able to respond to safety and emergencies

Responsibilities

• Leads shift team, ensuring they follow all proper care and policies
• Leads by example as mentor to other STEAM Instructors
• Lead event activities ensuring high customer satisfaction
• Create memorable and educational experiences for participants
• Maintain friendly, courteous and professional interactions with volunteers, staff, parents and participants
• Supervise and participate with all children
• Develop and implement curriculum and activity plans within guidelines
• Enforce YMCA policies and safety procedures with positive communication
• Maintain program records and equipment needs
• Adapt to unexpected circumstances to meet members' needs
• Complete required compliance and professional development training annually
• Support other duties as assigned to meet department needs

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adept computer skills

Independent work

Flexible scheduling

Diversity awareness

Passion for children

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hobart Family YMCA - Hobart, IN 46342, Position Type: Part Time, Pay starts at $14.00 per hour and up based on experience.

Spark Curiosity. Inspire Creativity. Shape the Innovators of Tomorrow!

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. STEAM Instructor III provides excellent customer service to all members, guests, and program participants by responding to their needs and creating a welcoming and fun environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads shift team, ensuring they are following all proper care and policies.
• Leads by example by displaying proper expectations to be a mentor and resource to other STEAM Instructors.
• Lead event activities in a manner that ensures an elevated level of customer satisfaction.
• Create memorable and educational experiences for participants.
• Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with volunteers, staff, parents, and participants.
• Supervises and participates in activities with all children.
• Develops and implements curriculum and activity plans within the established guidelines.
• Understand, articulate, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way by giving safety briefings and ensuring that all policies are being adhered to.
• Maintains required program records and equipment needs.
• Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, to better meet the needs of members and their children.
• Complete all required compliance and professional development training annually or as assigned.
• Support other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and association.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 18 required.
• One year or more of related experience required.
• Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Adept computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a passion for working with young children.
• Able to respond to safety and emergencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.