STEAM Instructor

Pay starts at $10.00 per hour and up based on experience.

Unleash creativity, ignite curiosity, and inspire the next generation of innovators – Join us as a STEAM Instructor at the YMCA!

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.