Youth Programs Coach & Mentor (Seasonal)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles in Downey, CA is seeking an Instructor (youth programs) to nurture children through structured activities and build inclusive, supportive relationships with families. This seasonal, day-shift role emphasizes positive behavior guidance, classroom support, and curriculum delivery designed to foster achievement and belonging in youth.

You'll supervise groups, coordinate with staff and volunteers, and uphold YMCA safety, ADA compliance, and the organization’s core

Qualifications

• AGE: eighteen years or older
• EDUCATION: high school diploma or equivalent
• UNITS: completed semester units in CD, human services, or related fields
• RELATED EXPERIENCE: prior experience with school-age children in a group setting
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: strong character values, good communication, emotional maturity
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR within 60 days of hire; child abuse prevention training; Y-USA Leader Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children, following ratios based on specific program/class.
• No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time while attending program/class.
• Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
• Actively supports the YMCA is committed to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.
• Planning and implementing classes based on a specific topic and skill mastery, culminating in an exposition/showcase at the end of the session.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance YMCA expectations.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
• Attends and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved
• Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures at all time
• Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Attend meetings and trainings, as needed.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Strong character values

Communication skills

Emotional maturity

Plan and lead activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Semester units in CD / human services

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles in Downey, CA is seeking an Instructor (youth programs) to nurture children through structured activities and build inclusive, supportive relationships with families. This seasonal, day-shift role emphasizes positive behavior guidance, classroom support, and curriculum delivery designed to foster achievement and belonging in youth.

You'll supervise groups, coordinate with staff and volunteers, and uphold YMCA safety, ADA compliance, and the organization’s core