What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Instructor (Part-Time) position at YMCA Of Central Massachusetts?
Description
The Youth Instructor at the YMCA of Central Massachusetts creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in the gym, multi-purpose room and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
- Attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings.
- Maintain the Sports Closet in an orderly fashion
- Set curriculum and run the youth and preschool classes.
- Observe and enforce all safety regulations.
- Learn the likes and dislikes of participants.
- Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving.
- Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during their classes
- Help each participant meet the goals they established
- Administer first-aid and/or CPR as necessary.
- Evaluate current session and make suggestions for following sessions.
- Support the mission of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications:
- Current CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications
- Ability to assist in teaching an activity
- Ability to relate to one's peer group
- Good character, integrity, and adaptability
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
- High School student or equivalent and at least 16 years of age
Schedule: 25hrs/week Varies; mornings, evenings, weekends--let us know your availability!
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $15.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave
If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application today!
OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee's job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.
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