Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $18.50–$19.00/hr

Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or

Health benefits, PTO, wellness ресурes

Free family gym membership andemployee

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to provide child-centered environments that promote learning, character development and healthy living at our elementary school locations. You will help create a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience for youth while upholding safety policies and guidelines.

The role highlights strong communication, enthusiasm for youth development and equity, and consistent weekday shifts with opportunities for training

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

• Assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations.
• Ensure safety and security of all program participants while delivering engaging, inclusive activities.

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development

Equity awareness

Education

Coursework in childcare or education

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

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