Prep Instructor

Under the supervision of the Job Prep Program Director, the Job Prep Site Instructor will plan, instruct, supervise, and manage the Job Prep program activities to provide a safe, supervised and engaging program for students, ages 15 to 17.

• Relevant experience working with and instructing high school youth

• Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities; climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, walk, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity to perform detailed tasks
• Must have ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must possess problem solving, organizational and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• Must be detail oriented and exhibit a high degree of accuracy and alertness
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
• Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently with staff and volunteers; lead by completing assigned goals, duties, and deadlines

Must possess ability to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality

• Must present a professional appearance at all times

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision, and values
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Complete CPR/AED and First Aid in accordance with Conditions of Employment
• Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; approximately 6 - 12 hours per week will be required for this position

• Responsible for instructing two classes per week, Monday & Wednesday, or Tuesday & Thursday, from 3:30p to 5:30p.
• Recruiting local professionals to volunteer in the program – speaking to and interviewing students.
• Must have ability to have a minimum of 25 students successfully graduate the program and be eligible for summer employment.
• Must be successful at securing summer employment sites for program participants.
• Must model healthy behavior through active supervision at all times.

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of audience (high school youth) and their needs.
• Responsible for instructing all sizes of audiences from one-on-one to large group settings.
• Must attend all trainings and staff meetings as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

All participating youth are able to attain and retain a summer job, and the program gains high evaluation marks from youth, parents, and partners.