$17/hr. and a Free YMCA Membership

Under the direction of the Camp/Family Director, the Youth Development Instructor is responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate programming for Homeschool (Pre-School/School Age/Teen), Innovation (STEAM), Teens, and/or Family Programs. This position is responsible for engaging youth/teens/families in a healthy, safe, and fun environment. The position is responsible for demonstrating YMCA leadership competencies to ensure the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester are conveyed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Lead the planning of the program activities, preparation of materials, and implementing curriculum in the designated area.

· Activity leadership, including interaction with individual youth/teens and small groups.

· With the assistance of the Director, prepare a list of supplies and materials needed for the program.

· Maintain respective program areas and materials.

· Observe and promote safety and security procedures.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with participants, parents and volunteers.

· Create a climate that will foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Greater Rochester.

· Keeps accurate, detailed records of incident reports and other necessary documentation.

· Responds to emergencies appropriately in accordance with his/her level of training and circumstances.

· Maintain all required certifications.

· Attend all required trainings, meetings, and other designated YMCA events.

· All other duties as assigned.

· Be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.

· Two years of college or equivalent work experience in the specific program area

· Working knowledge and interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)

· Have at least one year’s experience working with youth, preferably in an organized setting.

· Have strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.

· Possess knowledge of age-appropriate activities and expectations of children aged PreK-teen.

· Possess a general understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission.

· Must possess or have the ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 60 days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times.

• Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting (i.e. climbing, aggressive behavior).

• Ability to remain calm, objective and respectful in potentially stressful situations (i.e. crying upset child, upset parent, or upset staff).

• Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.

• Ability to lift young children and objects (food baskets and supplies) up to 40 lbs.\

• Ability to work in all elements (i.e. outside in all weather)Ability to move from program site to branch or site to site, and is required to enter all YMCA environments including, program space, buses, schools, pools, and program area.