Youth and Family Instructor

YOUR IMPACT

The Youth and Family Instructor will be responsible for engaging in and implementing all programs and activities daily through Kids' Care and other Youth & Family programs. Youth and Family Instructors will guide the development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy environment using materials and resources provided. Staff provide a safe and fun environment for children while parents are involved in YMCA activities.

Staff will engage with children to allow them the opportunity to develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively within the context of a caring relationships with the adults in the program. Staff will provide a quality experience to children and parents with focus on quality program operations promoting the five core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith as well as upholds our service standards of welcoming, connecting, supporting, and inviting.

This position is expected to rotate between all facility locations. This position may also be expected to support programs and events in the Youth & Family department including participating in a rotating weekend schedule.

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Be a positive YMCA role model for Youth & Family programming by modeling:

* The YMCA core values:
Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Faith

* The YMCA service standards:
We Welcome, We Connect, We Support, We Invite

* Follows procedures for the day-to-day operations of childcare programming, to include the Kids Care program and Kids Night Out, meeting all applicable state regulations and YMCA policies.

* Engages in a program that is developmentally appropriate, meeting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.

* Provides careful, attentive supervision, and is alert at all times.

* Uses the program resources responsibly to enrich the experiences for all participants. These materials are multicultural, nonsexist, and anti-bias.

* Supports a program that adheres to YMCA health and safety standards (and local and state standards that apply) and exhibits high standards in cleanliness and presentation.

* Encourages an environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.

* Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains ongoing communication with supervisor and parents.

* Attends and participates in staff meetings and training opportunities as they occur on at least a quarterly basis.

* Supports Youth & Family programs and events. Works birthday parties, special events, Kids Night Out, and activities as scheduled at facilities and off-site locations.

* Ensures youth safety by actively participating in and supervising all swimming and water-based activities.

* Organizes and maintains needed program supplies, spaces, and equipment through the completion of daily and end of shift checklists.

* Demonstrates appropriate decision-making abilities when reaction time needs to be quick.

* Supports climbing wall as needed and up to training level.

* Ensures the Youth and Family Department meets the needs of our members, to positively impact member retention and recruitment.

* Ensures a strong focus on character development and diversity, equity and inclusion throughout programming.

* Reports damaged equipment or safety hazards promptly.

* Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Rock River Valley.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION: 4 Positions

Positions 1 & 2:
Swedish American Riverfront YMCA

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Monday
-Thursday 4:30 - 7:15 pm

$15.00 per hour

Positions 3 & 4:
Swedish American Riverfront YMCA

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 4:00 pm

$15.00 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum age of 16 years old.

* Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team dynamic.

* Ability to be flexible and problem solve quickly and effectively.

* Ability to engage in all activities associated with the daily care, activities, and routines of programs children, including but not limited to: interacting with children at floor level, physical education activities such as running, jumping, etc., lifting children and equipment, and participating in outdoor activities, diapering and toileting as needed.

* Passionate and enthusiastic about hospitality and recreational programming and events.

* Oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.

* Capable of communicating concerns and needs to parents and their supervisor to ensure a positive experience for the children, parents and staff at all times.

* CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications required within 90 days.

* Praesidium Academy trainings.

* Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.

* Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.

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