Arts and Enrichment Instructor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

POSITION PURPOSE 

Under general direction provide support and encouragement to assist students in learning the specific progressive or competitive program. Ensure safety and cleanliness of the program area and adherence to all YMCA safety standards and rules. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Conduct YMCA program instruction in accordance with YMCA program standards. 

• Incorporate character development objectives into the program to reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.  

• Ensure adherence to YMCA progressive or competitive standards and quality. 

• Ensure that all participants have exited the facility and that the facility is left clean and orderly. 

• Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn YMCA programs and provide an enjoyable YMCA experience. 

• Encourage and support participants to provide an enjoyable YMCA experience. 

• Evaluate program skills, complete progress reports for each session and complete communications for parents.  

• Follow approved positive support techniques to develop and refine participant’s skills. 

• Manage participant behavior using a collaborative approach with supervision and parents. 

• Provide excellent service to members and participants. Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable.  

• Participate as a part of the YMCA staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment. Respect others by arriving on time and in accordance with schedule. Wear proper attire and name tag in accordance with YMCA standards. Attend staff meetings and training as required. 

• Take attendance 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum 16 years of age.   

• Excellent knowledge of instructing in the program area. 

• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

The physical environment requires the employee to possibly work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure such as hearing protection and rubber gloves. 

Acquire and maintain the following certifications:  

• CPR/AED/O2 (valid 2 years with exception of Aquatics to renew annually), First Aid (valid 2 years) obtained through the American Red Cross  

• Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted) 

• Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years) 

• Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet. 

OUR CULTURE 

At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission 

OUR MISSION 

To improve lives by connecting people to health, well-being, and to each other.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.