About this role
POSITION SUMMARY:
To represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA. The Program Instructor, under the supervision of the Youth & Family Program Director provides safe, motivational and knowledgeable leadership to the members, volunteers, families and program participants. All Merrimack Valley YMCA staff will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work closely with program director to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the classroom.
- Keep safety as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well being of all staff, volunteers, members, students, families and program participants using the YMCA classrooms and indoor/facility.
- By personal example help interpret quality of YMCA Character Values or Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
- Reports all accidents/unusual incidents immediately to program director with all necessary documentation.
- Accept and perform all other responsibilities necessary for the good of the organization.
- Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible).
- Work closely and collaboratively with other instructors in program area where assigned.
- Initiate and represent a high quality of service and connectedness with all members, participants, volunteers throughout the YMCA.
- Be knowledgeable about various YMCA programs and events information.
- Be available to members, program participants and staff for questions, concerns, comments and follow up as needed.
- Provides leadership and support of Annual Campaign that result in achievement of our annual fund-raising goal.
- Actively promote membership within department. Encourage families to participate in a vast array of YMCA classes, programs and special events. Increase visibility and credibility of YMCA programs.
- Wear your staff shirt and name badge during work hours.
- Attend a minimum of twenty (20) training hours per year and update your skills as position demands.
- Attend and help out at YMCA Branch events.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Maintain current CPR certification and First Aid throughout employment.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess and utilize excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills. Demonstrate prior ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must have good human relations and communication skills to facilitate positive relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, members and program participants.
- Must be committed to the Merrimack Valley YMCAs mission, character development and goals.
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Able to stand/move while working part or full time hours.
- Able to react quickly and appropriately to the unpredictable actions of children.
- Must have the capability to promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical talents of each child.
- Use behavior management techniques that are developmentally appropriate.
- Maintain a professional manner at all times with children, parents and colleagues.
- Able to work and communicate clearly and effectively as part of a staff team both verbally and in writing.
- Must follow/practice all program policies and procedures during centers operational hours.
- Arrange time off in advance with program director.
- Remain flexible for job specific and general YMCA trainings and mandatory staff meetings.