Youth Program Instructor | Walnut Creek Family YMCA

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is seeking a Youth Program Instructor to teach and guide program participants. This part-time role offers evening and occasional weekend shifts, totaling about 4 to 5 hours per week, with an hourly pay rate of $10.50–$12.00.

Located at the Walnut Creek Family YMCA site, the position requires engaging with children and maintaining a safe, positive program environment while upholding the YMCA mission and values.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old (under 18 require adult supervision).
• Previous experience in leading or instructing others is preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required prior to starting.
• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course required prior to starting.
• Additional trainings to be completed within 30 days after hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and teach activities.
• Conduct program in a fun, positive atmosphere.
• Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
• Report specific problems or needs to supervisor or designated staff person.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the YMCA mission and values.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching/training abilities

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course

Must be at least 16 years old

Experience leading or instructing others

Job description

• Location 948 73rd St,West Des Moines, IA, 50265,United States
• Base Pay $10.50 - $12.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part-Time

Contact information

• Name Holly Hook
• Phone [phone]

Description

There's Nothing Like Working at the Y!

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Youth Program Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching/training program participants.

JOB LOCATION: Walnut Creek Family YMCA

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Weekday Evenings and Occasional Weekends - 4 to 5 Hours a Week

HOURLY PAY RATE: $10.50-$12.00/hour

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: November 26, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate and teach activities.
• Conduct program in a fun, positive atmosphere.
• Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
• Report specific problems or needs to supervisor or designated staffperson.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staffperson.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Must be at least 16 years of age (If under age 18, must be working with an adult age 18+)
• Previous experience work experience, preferable in leading or instructing others
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting
• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting
• Additional trainings to be assigned and completed within 30 days after hired, as well as maintained afterwards

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity
• Ability to perform light to moderate physical activity
• Ability to adapt to variety of working conditions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work with diverse group of people (mostly children between 3-5 years old)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and good organizational skills
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to teach/train program activities
• Attend trainings and/or courses as required by the YMCA
• Ability to maintain control even when distracted by noise and activity

Summary

Help positively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grow, learn and thrive.