Youth Enrichment Instructor

Ymcachicago; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

YMCA is hiring Youth Enrichment Instructors to help create child-centered environments that promote learning and healthy living at an elementary school location. The role focuses on nurturing relationships, safety, and engaging activities for participants.

The position emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and equity as core values, with accommodations available for qualified individuals. Training and support are provided by the YMCA.

Qualifications

• 18 years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation.
• Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity.
• The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive and nurturing relationships, and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, interactive, and enriching program experience while guaranteeing the safety and security of all participants.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Youth development

Equity awareness

Education

Relevant coursework in childcare/education/recreation

Job description

Description

Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child‑centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive and 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 guaranteeing the safety and security of all participants.

Pay

Competitive pay: $18.50–$19.00 per hour. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons.

Benefits

Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more. Free family gym membership and employee discounts.

Locations

• Algonquin Road School (Fox River Grove, IL)

Qualifications

18 years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation.

Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity.

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 pose 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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