POSITION SUMMARY: The Specialty Instructor will plan, format and instruct classes. The Instructor will be instructing and evaluating our program to ensure a safe and fun environment for the participants, in addition to other duties and responsibilities assigned at will as seen fit by the Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Works with their supervisor to develop and implement age appropriate developmental curriculum; implements age appropriate enrichment activities happen according to the weekly plan
- Maintain a clean, fun and engaging environment inside the program while on duty
- Establish positive family communication and teach new skills including building relationships, social skills, independence, and self-reliance skills.
- Provide an engaging and fun experience
- Encourage and deliver positive values and build developmental assets
- Be responsible for the safety of youth and staff while reducing and managing risk
- Mentor and coach youth and peers; supervise program area; implement program curriculum that supports trying new and diverse activities as well as healthy lifestyle choices
- Commit to staying current with youth development conversations and models through continued training
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands of the position include:
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents
- Physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
- Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds
QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in the desired field
- Excellent communication skills
- Energetic, Driven, Creative
- Ability to manage various age groups within a class setting
- Certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid (or certified within 30 days of hire).
SALARY RANGE: $29.00 - $40.00/hour
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.