Youth Enrichment Instructor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekday schedule

Health benefits

PTO & retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Job summary

Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking part-time Youth Enrichment Instructors to create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, healthy living, and positive relationships on-site at our elementary school locations.

The role supports a safe, engaging program, emphasizing inclusion and community impact while providing consistent weekday shifts and opportunities for growth and advancement.

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
• YMCA policies and safety compliance training as required

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development

Equity advocate

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sage YMCA - Crystal Lake, IL 60014Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.50 - $19.00 HourlyYouth 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