Specialty Program Instructor - Home School Enrichment
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the guidance of the Program Director, the Specialty Program Instructor (Home School Enrichment) leads instruction and/or skill development in a specialized area which may include STEM challenges, arts & crafts, physical fitness, team-building games, character development or other practice identified to enhance the Y’s program offerings. The instructor is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing each session to create a rewarding and memorable experience for the participants enrolled. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Organizes, plans, and executes all activities for enrolled participants. Prepare for special program presentations. Monitors the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary. Works closely with other team members to provide a positive environment for all participants and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development. Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all participants and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others. Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the session(s) and ensures adherence. Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director and fills out all applicable and necessary reports. Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records. Ensures program environment is neat, orderly, and free of all safety impediments. Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is proactive creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers. Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times. All other duties as required and necessary
Requirements
- Prior experience with specialty program offering preferably in a learning environment.
- Experience working with children in group settings (teaching, tutoring, camps, youth programs, etc.).
- Confidence designing and leading age-appropriate activities
- Enthusiasm for the area of specialization and sharing that knowledge with others
- Ability to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
- Strong communication skills with both students and parents
- Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
- Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- CPR and First Aid Certifications required
- Completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training
- Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
- Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
- Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor
Responsibilities
- Organizes, plans, and executes all activities for enrolled participants.
- Prepare for special program presentations.
- Monitors the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.
- Works closely with other team members to provide a positive environment for all participants and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.
- Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all participants and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
- Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the session(s) and ensures adherence.
- Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
- Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records.
- Ensures program environment is neat, orderly, and free of all safety impediments.
- Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is proactive creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers.
- Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times.
- All other duties as required and necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
