Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Palatine (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay: $18.50–$19.00/hr

Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or

Health benefits, PTO, wellness

Free family gym membership andemployee

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring Youth Enrichment Instructors to support on-site programs at elementary locations. You will help create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, and healthy living, while ensuring safety and engaging activities for participants.

This role offers consistent weekday AM/PM shifts, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including health coverage and wellness resources.

Formación

• 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.

Conocimientos

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development

Equity

Descripción del empleo

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