What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEAM Instructor position at Crossroads YMCA?
Pay starts at $11.00 per hour and up based on experience.
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POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. STEAM Instructor I provides excellent customer service to all members, guests, and program participants by responding to their needs and creating a welcoming and fun environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead event activities in a manner that ensures an elevated level of customer satisfaction.
- Create memorable and educational experiences for participants.
- Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with volunteers, staff, parents, and participants.
- Supervises and participates in activities with all children.
- Implements curriculum and activity plans within the established guidelines.
- Understand, articulate, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way by giving safety briefings and ensuring that all policies are being adhered to.
- Maintains required program records and equipment needs.
- Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, to better meet the needs of members and their children.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum age 16 required.
- Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
- Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and online trainings.
- Required trainings: Duty to Report and Keeping your YMCA Safe.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Must have a passion for working with young children.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
The National YMCA Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Caring: Demonstrates kindness and empathy in daily interactions. Welcomes all and builds positive relationships with members and teammates.
Honesty: Acts with integrity, keeps commitments, and communicates truthfully.
Respect: Treats others with dignity and listens with empathy. Welcomes all backgrounds and identities.
Responsibility: Follows through on tasks and takes ownership of behavior and results.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
- Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
- Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
- Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.
Salary : $11