Program Instructor

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 wellbeing 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 YMCA’s 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 center’s operational hours.
• Arrange time off in advance with program director.
• Remain flexible for job specific and general YMCA trainings and mandatory staff meetings.