Program Instructor ,Teen Center - Warrensville YMCA

Program Instructor ,Teen Center - Warrensville YMCA

Warrensville YMCA, 4433 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, Ohio, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

The Program Instructor implements program plans and provides leadership to teens. They will incorporate YMCA Character Development values into each lesson and reinforce the Y culture and plans, developing and implementing program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values. They will provide age appropriate activities in the Teen Center and assist with teen nights.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan all activities and programs for the Teen Center.
• Incorporate YMCA Character Development values into each lesson.
• Maintain class/participant attendance and student skill accomplishment records.
• Keep teen area clean, recognize potential hazards, communicate and eliminate hazards relative to program and program areas.
• Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintain positive relations with patrons and other staff, modeling relationship-building skills in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year programming experience.
• Combination of education and experience in Program activities.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Current certification in CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants and First Aid.
• Ensure all classes taught are in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Self-motivated team player.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland:
Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.