Youth Instructor: Safe, Engaging Classes

YMCA of Central Massachusetts; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Facility access for employees

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Leave

Job summary

The Youth Instructor at the YMCA of Central Massachusetts creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in the gym, multi-purpose room and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Schedule is 25hrs/week with mornings, evenings, weekends; pay is $15.00 per hour plus YMCA employee benefits.

The role involves leading youth and preschool classes, administering first aid or CPR as needed, and

Qualifications

• CPR, AED and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to assist in teaching an activity.
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group.
• Demonstrates good character, integrity and adaptability.
• Shows enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control.
• HS student or equivalent and at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings.
• Maintain the Sports Closet in an orderly fashion.
• Set curriculum and run the youth and preschool classes.
• Observe and enforce all safety regulations.
• Learn the likes and dislikes of participants.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving.
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during their classes
• Help each participant meet the goals they established
• Administer first-aid and/or CPR as necessary.
• Evaluate current session and make suggestions for following sessions.
• Support the mission of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Teaching ability

Peer relations

Character & integrity

Patience & self-control

Age 16+

Education

High school student or equivalent

Job description

The Youth Instructor at the YMCA of Central Massachusetts creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in the gym, multi-purpose room and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Schedule is 25hrs/week with mornings, evenings, weekends; pay is $15.00 per hour plus YMCA employee benefits.

The role involves leading youth and preschool classes, administering first aid or CPR as needed, and