Summer Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,659 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to assist in providing safe and supportive learning environments for children. Responsibilities include promoting character development and ensuring participant safety. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, and are passionate about youth development. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $17.90–$18.03/hr and consistent weekday hours, along with health benefits and a gym membership.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong communicator and enthusiastic leader.
• Passionate about youth development and equity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating child-centered environments.
• Promote learning and character development.
• Ensure the safety and security of all program participants.

Skills

Strong communicator

Leadership

Passionate about youth development

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Related college coursework

Job description

Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations. The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants.

Why You’ll Thrive Here

• Grow with us — ongoing training and advancement opportunities
• Lead with purpose — be a positive role model for youth
• Thrive in culture — work in a team that values inclusion, passion, and community impact

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $17.90–$18.03/hr
• Consistent weekday schedule, Monday-Friday 8am-2pm
• Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child that participates in the program and meet program requirements for education and/or credentials.
• H.S. Diploma or GED along with related college coursework and/or equivalent experience in: childcare, education, recreation or related program. Additional educational or experience requirements may be required based on program license requirements.
• Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity
• Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required