Youth Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time
Job Title: Youth Development Instructor

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a dedicated and passionate Youth Development Instructor to join our team. As a key member of our school-aged program, you will play a vital role in implementing and adapting a wide range of enrichment activities for grades K-8.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and adapt enrichment activities for grades K-8, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all participants.
  • Work with a specific group of youth to provide interactive and enriching social and cultural experiences, promoting learning, character development, and healthy living.
  • Ensure the safety and security of program participants, adhering to licensing regulations and the YMCA philosophy and goals.
  • Prepare lesson plans, ensuring materials and supplies are available and ready for daily program activities.
  • Organize and lead youth in indoor/outdoor activities, meeting group and individual needs, interests, and diverse abilities.
  • Provide effective supervision of all children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
  • Interact positively with children, parents/guardians, and other team members, creating a respectful, warm, and supportive environment.
  • Model self-control, respect, and cooperation to children and other team members.
  • Participate in team meetings and other school-age program activities.
  • Complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually, maintaining a log/record of such.
Requirements:
  • Must be 19 years of age and have a minimum of 30 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited college/university with six semester hours or equivalent related to school-aged care, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping, or a related field.
  • Must meet/maintain requirements for fingerprint background check clearance, provide medical clearance documentation, and other program pre-employment prerequisites.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description; the YMCA will accommodate reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Child Abuse Prevention:
  • Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor.
  • Follows all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to monitoring and supervision of children.
  • Reports any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
  • Completes all child abuse prevention training as required.


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