Youth Enrichment Instructor

1 month ago

Port Washington, United States Kettle Moraine YMCA Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

FREE Y MEMBERSHIP

Must have availability to work 2-3 days a week between 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday


POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Branch Director, the Youth Enrichment Instructor is responsible for class leadership to promote developmental skills to program members in a safe, professional, and caring manner while assisting them in working towards positive self-image and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Plans class activities that are age appropriate and contribute to the personal growth and self-esteem of the participants.
  2. Maintains a safe and orderly environment, including housekeeping duties, set up and take down of classroom.
  3. Implements lesson plans with fun and enthusiasm while interacting with children at their level and providing an enriching experience for participants.
  4. Problem solves issues, concerns, incidents, and reports to supervisor with possible solutions.
  5. Greets and communicates with parents, keeps all interactions positive and is sensitive to the feelings of children and parents.
  6. Prepared and ready to teach prior to the start of class.
  7. When necessary, finds a sub and provides all lesson plans.
  8. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Minimum 16 years of age.
  2. Previous experience working with children.
  3. Possess good knowledge of preschool and youth child development, basic movement activities and age-appropriate learning activities.
  4. The ability to interact with children at their cognitive level.

CERTIFICATIONS:

  1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  1. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  2. Ability to participate in all required activities with the children.
  3. Able to stand or sit for extended lengths of time.
  4. Noise level is usually moderate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

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