Youth Programs Instructor

Primary Summary:

The YMCA's focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Instruct a variety of sports, recreation, wellness, and enrichment programs for youth. Create a safe, enjoyable, positive, and inclusive environment that welcomes participants of all skill and ability levels. Provide a quality experience to participants and families.

Essential Functions:

1. Instructs programs as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.

2. May assist in the development of programming.

3. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.

4. Increase participant awareness of whole-person health.

5. Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports any equipment needed to the supervisor.

6. Accurately maintains related records.

7. Conveys basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and, as appropriate, refers members to other YMCA programs and/or staff.

8. Attends staff meetings and approved training as required.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will: 

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens

• Attend required abuse risk management training annually

• Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.

• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. 

• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Qualifications

1. Minimum age of 18 years old

2. HS Diploma; College level education is preferred.

3. Prior experience in education, recreation, physical education, teaching, or childcare is preferred.

4. Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.

5. Acquire and maintain the following certifications before the start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI): a. First Aid/ CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)

     6. Requisite Risk Management/Safety Online Training Modules (completed before the start date and repeated annually).

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

2. Ability to be physically active to include, but not limited to, walking, sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, climbing, running, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.

3. Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the job's essential functions.