Youth Enrichment Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Job summary

Maercker Intermediate School (Westmont) hosts the YMCA Youth Enrichment Instructor program at Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove, IL. This part-time, on-site position promotes learning, character development and healthy living while ensuring a safe, engaging experience for students.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership with youth, and a commitment to equity in everyday activities and interactions.

Qualifications

• 17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation.
• Strong communicator and enthusiastic leader with passion for youth development and equity.
• YMCA policies ensure safety, accessibility and inclusivity for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning and healthy living.
• Support safe, engaging and interactive activities for program participants on-site.
• Serve as a positive role model and uphold YMCA values in daily interactions.

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development focus

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Indian Boundary YMCA - Downers Grove, IL 60516

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.00 Hourly

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/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

Location:

Maercker Intermediate School (5827 South Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559)

Qualifications:

• 17+ 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