Youth Enrichment Leader — Weekday PM Shifts

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

PTO

Wellness resources

Retirement contributions

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to support on-site elementary school programs in Chicago. You will help create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive relationships, and healthy living, while keeping participants safe.

This role offers growth through ongoing training, a consistent weekday schedule (PM shifts), competitive pay of $18.50–$19.00 per hour, health benefits, PTO, wellness resources and more, plus free family gym membership

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and enriching program environments.
• Assist in promoting learning, healthy living, and positive youth development.
• Follow child safety policies and reporting procedures.

Skills

Strong communicator

Enthusiastic leader

Youth development

Equity

Education

Relevant childcare/education coursework or experience

Job description

The YMCA is seeking Youth Enrichment Instructors to support on-site elementary school programs in Chicago. You will help create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive relationships, and healthy living, while keeping participants safe.

This role offers growth through ongoing training, a consistent weekday schedule (PM shifts), competitive pay of $18.50–$19.00 per hour, health benefits, PTO, wellness resources and more, plus free family gym membership