Youth Enrichment Instructor

Indian Boundary YMCA
711 59th St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516, USA

Pay or shift range: $17.90 USD to $18.45 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

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: $17.90–$18.45/hr

Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more

Free family gym membership and employee discounts

• Maercker Intermediate School (5827 South Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559)

• 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.

• 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

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

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