Youth Programs Instructor: Plan & Lead Safe Activities

Mitsubishi International Corporation; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pathways Instructor at YMCA of Cleveland plans and delivers age-appropriate activities in pathways and assists with family nights for YMCA members and program participants.

The role requires creating engaging programs, maintaining safety, and collaborating with staff and parents. Candidates should have at least 1 year of youth programming experience and obtain CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hire; babysitter certification for those under 18; must be at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

Responsibilities

• Plan each activity in advance, be prepared to be on time, with proper material, equipment, and in proper attire.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with our youth and their parents.
• Leave program area in a safe, clean and properly arranged.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Adhere to Blood borne Pathogen standards and attend annual training.
• Ensure all classes taught are in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Team player

Mission-driven

Diversity awareness

Child abuse reporting

Job description

The Pathways Instructor at YMCA of Cleveland plans and delivers age-appropriate activities in pathways and assists with family nights for YMCA members and program participants.

The role requires creating engaging programs, maintaining safety, and collaborating with staff and parents. Candidates should have at least 1 year of youth programming experience and obtain CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hire; babysitter certification for those under 18; must be at least 16 years old.