Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekday shifts

Health benefits

PTO

Wellness resources

Retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to support on-site, child-centered programs at our elementary school locations in Crystal Lake and nearby areas. You will promote learning, character development, and healthy living while maintaining a safe, engaging environment for youth.

The role offers consistent weekday schedules (AM and/or PM), competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and discounts, with opportunities for growth within a collaborative team focused on

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide child-centered activities that promote learning, character development, and healthy living on-site at elementary school locations.
• Ensure safety and security of all participants and support a supportive and enriching program environment.

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development

Equity

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: $18.50–$19.00/hr
• Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts)
• Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations

• Prairie Grove School (Crystal Lake, IL)
• 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
• 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