Youth Enrichment Instructor

Hastings Lake YMCA Lindenhurst, IL 60046, USA Description Lead, Inspire, Grow: Shape the Future with Us as a Before & After-School 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 Competitive pay: $18.50/hr Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more Free family gym membership and employee discounts Locations: Emmons School (24226 W Beach Grove Rd., Antioch, IL 60002) Qualifications 17+ 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag