Youth Enrichment Instructor

Ymcachicago; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 24,659 - 25,416; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ymcachicago is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors in Naperville, IL to create positive learning environments for children. You will play a vital role in ensuring safety and providing enriching activities at elementary school locations.

The role requires strong communication skills and a passion for youth development. Offering competitive pay and benefits, this position aims to foster a supportive and inclusive community for both staff and participants.

Qualifications

• Must be 17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework.
• Strong communicator and enthusiastic leader.
• Passionate about youth development and equity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing child-centered environments promoting learning.
• Ensure a safe and supportive program experience for participants.
• Follow policies related to child safety and report hazards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Passion for youth development

Education

Relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation

Job description

Safe N' Sound YMCA, Naperville, IL 60564, USA

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

Competitive pay: $17.90–$18.45/hr

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

Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations

Safe 'N Sound YMCA Before & After School programs throughout Naperville, Aurora, and North Aurora for the 2026-2027 school year!

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

• Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, incl. monitoring and supervision of children
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Complete all child abuse prevention training as required

Desired Behaviors and Preferred Attributes

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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