Youth Enrichment Instructor - Simi

Southeast Ventura County YMCA; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is seeking a Youth Instructor to plan and lead engaging activities for children and adolescents. The role requires overseeing children, creating supportive environments, and ensuring safety at all times.

Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years old, have CPR certification, and possess some experience working with children. This position fosters a nurturing atmosphere for personal growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Child & Infant CPR and First Aid certification.
• 6 months previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead youth enrichment classes.
• Help children manage behavior using a positive approach.
• Maintain close supervision of children at all times.

Skills

Child supervision techniques

Organizational skills

Positive behavioral management

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non‑profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Youth Instructor’s plan, implement, and supervise engaging activities and programs designed to foster personal growth, learning, and development in children and adolescents. They will maintain supportive and positive atmospheres that welcome and respect all individuals and relate to students, parents, and staff in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Essential Functions

• Plan and lead youth enrichment classes.
• Responsible for creating and administering program‑specific skills according to the age appropriate class description and/or curriculum.
• Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
• Interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during class.
• Address children who are not performing exercises/activities correctly by demonstrating proper form techniques.
• Encourage member involvement with children, parents and/or school as well as identify potential volunteers.
• Respond promptly and courteously to all member inquiries/needs.
• Provide feedback to parents and/or school personnel regarding their child/children’s participation and behavior in the program.
• Set up and monitor class equipment, ensuring equipment remains in working condition. Report all equipment repair needs to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain close supervision of children at all times, ensuring children are directly supervised at all times.
• Advise participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
• Distribute handouts and/or class evaluations, if appropriate, and answer questions from participants after each session.
• Maintain records as required (attendance, assessments, progress reports).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
• Participate in YMCA Annual Campaign annually.
• Perform other job‑related duties as requested.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Child & Infant CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of basic child supervision techniques.
• 6 months previous experience working with children.
• Basic staff supervision and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with and interact with a diverse group of children and parents.
• All required online training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Criminal record clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to see to supervise children.
• Ability to stand, sit and stoop to attend to children's needs.
• Ability to lift up to a 25lb. child.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS

Successful performance of this job will result in successful performance by child watch staff and a safe and nurturing childcare experience for children of YMCA members while they are in our facilities.