Arts and Humanities Instructor

Part Time, Hourly | $15.92 - $17.00

We are looking for enthusiastic instructors to lead high-quality YMCA youth programs that help participants build skills, confidence, and character. Whether teaching progressive or competitive programs, you'll create a safe, engaging environment where every participant can learn, grow, and have fun.

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

• Flexible work schedule

• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

• 16+ years of age

• Experience participating in or instructing the applicable program area- arts and crafts!

• Ability to safely lead participants in age-appropriate instruction and activities

• Ability to maintain focus and supervise participants throughout program sessions

• Current certifications required for the assigned program, or ability to obtain before instructing, if applicable

• Deliver YMCA instructional programs in accordance with established curriculum and quality standards

• Teach and evaluate participant skill progression while encouraging confidence and personal growth

• Foster an inclusive, safe, and positive learning environment

• Reinforce the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility through instruction

• Monitor participant safety and behavior throughout all activities

• Communicate participant progress and program updates with families as appropriate

• Maintain attendance records and complete required program documentation

• Ensure program spaces are clean, organized, and ready for the next activity

• Participate in required staff meetings and trainings

• Support from an experienced program leadership team

• Ongoing training and coaching

• Opportunities to teach a variety of programs and grow your instructional skills

• Meaningful work that helps young people build confidence, develop new abilities, and have fun