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At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.

JOB LOCATION: Walnut Creek Family YMCA
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Various Weekday and Weekend Shifts Available
HOURLY PAY RATE: $10.25-$11.75/hour
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: December 23, 2022 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Youth Program Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching/training program participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate and teach activities.
• Conduct program in a fun, positive atmosphere.
• Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
• Report specific problems or needs to supervisor or designated staff person.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Must be at least 16 years of age (If under age 18, must be working with an adult age 18+)
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting
• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting
• Additional trainings to be assigned and completed within 30 days after hired, as well as maintained afterwards

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity
• Ability to perform light to moderate physical activity
• Ability to adapt to variety of working conditions

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work with diverse group of people (mostly children between 3-5 years old)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and good organizational skills
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to teach/train program activities
• Attend trainings and/or courses as required by the YMCA

Help positively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grow, learn and thrive.

Apply and begin your life changing Y journey TODAY!