Youth Enrichment Instructor

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag; Lindenhurst (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Wellness resources

Retirement contributions

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hastings Lake YMCA in Lindenhurst, IL is seeking a Before & After-School Youth Enrichment Instructor to create a safe, engaging program for elementary students. You will foster learning, character development and healthy habits, while ensuring the safety of all participants in a supportive on-site setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a commitment to equity, with competitive pay and benefits. Training, growth opportunities, and a family-friendly work culture are highlighted.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Hastings Lake YMCA
Lindenhurst, IL 60046, USA

Description

Lead, Inspire, Grow: Shape the Future with Us as a Before & After-School Youth Enrichment Instructor!

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

Competitive pay: $18.50/hr

Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more

Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations: Emmons School (24226 W Beach Grove Rd., Antioch, IL 60002)

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

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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