Youth Enrichment Instructor

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time
Before and After School Youth Enrichment Program

Inspiring Change through the Power of Play, the Kelly Hall YMCA is seeking a Youth Enrichment Instructor to join our team for the school year. As a part-time Youth Enrichment Instructor, you will create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships, and healthy living.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create a safe, supportive, interactive and engaging environment for youth that is characterized by teamwork, camaraderie and inclusiveness.
  • Provide effective supervision of youth that is age-appropriate, considers diverse abilities and interests and meets program quality, safety and policy requirements.
  • Positively interact with youth, parents/guardians and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment.
  • Prepare lesson plans on a daily and/or weekly basis outlining program activities, ensures materials and supplies are available and ready for daily program activities, and ensures all program areas and supplies are clean and well maintained regularly.
  • Maintain accurate attendance, instructional and other records as necessary to meet program requirements.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 17 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child that participates in the program and meet program requirements for education and/or credentials.
  • H.S. Diploma or GED along with related college coursework and/or equivalent experience in: childcare, education, recreation or related program.
  • Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty.
  • Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago's mission is required including a passion for working with diverse youth.

Why Work at the YMCA?

  • Be part of a team that cares about one another.
  • Make a difference. Contribute to building a better, stronger community for all.
  • When you work here, you will find opportunities to try new things. Every day is something new.

Child Abuse Prevention:

  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.


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