Youth Enrichment Instructor

4 hours ago

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time

Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations. The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants

Why You'll Thrive Here:

  • Grow with us — ongoing training and advancement opportunities
  • Lead with purpose — be a positive role model for youth
  • Thrive in culture — work in a team that values inclusion, passion, and community impact

Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive pay: $17.90–$18.45/hr
  • Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts)
  • Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
  • Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Locations:

  • Prairie Grove School (Crystal Lake, IL)
  • Algonquin Road School (Fox River Grove, IL)

Qualifications:

  • 18 years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation
  • Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity
  • Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide 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
  • 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
Behaviors

Preferred

  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations

Preferred

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer

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