Summer Youth Enrichment Instructor

YMCA

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.90–$18.03 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Health Plan, Primary School, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today
Summer Youth Enrichment Instructor

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–$18.03/hr
  • Consistent weekday schedule, Monday-Friday 8am-2pm
  • Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more
  • Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 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. Additional educational or experience requirements may be required based on program license requirements.
  • 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

    Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the Company

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YMCA

With an operating budget of $50 million, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates 17 facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia, employs over 1,500 employees and impacts the lives of more than 200,000 youth and adults each year. A leader in innovation, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives and strengthening the communities we serve. Picture your next career move to the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, joining one of the largest charity organizations in the country, where the expectations are high and where you can make a real difference in driving results. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, then consider your future with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1844
WEBSITE
https://ymcadc.org