PAY RANGE:

$18.00 - $24.00 Hourly **

HOURS/AVAILABLE LOCATIONS:

• Kaimukī-Waiʻalae Y
• Kalihi Y
• Leeward Y
• Nu‘uanu Y
• Waianae Coast Y

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Enrichment Instructor is responsible for ensuring the design, development, and implementation of student centered clubs/programs at the assigned site, while working with youth in 6th - 12th grade. The Enrichment Instructor will work with the program participants and YMCA leadership, to provide after-school activities infusing youth-voice and inclusion through activities such sports, leadership, e-sports, gardening, STEM, etc. Teen interests must drive activity and club choice. The Enrichment Instructor may collaborate with and recruit community members/organizations to support student interest areas.

Enrichment Instructors must provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment consistent with the program model and goals and ensure the success of students.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• Develop and implement student-centered clubs and programs that promote cultural understanding, inclusion, and leadership development for students.
• Collaborate with YMCA leadership and community members/organizations to provide afterschool activities that align with student interests.
• Research and develop new creative programs, workshops, activities, and engagement methods to enhance the overall program that focuses on Teen Development.
• Provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment consistent with the program model and goals.
• Ensure the success of students by providing support and feedback that is consistent and appropriate for the dedicated teen(s).
• Assist in the supervision and guidance of junior staff members, providing mentorship and support as needed.
• Contribute to the development of our program by suggesting new ideas, participating in staff meetings, and providing feedback on program improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and incident reports.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering.
• Attend and facilitate general and site staff meetings and training sessions and give input. Be open to criticism, suggestions, and training from other staff.
• Ensure that all staff and participants are respectful of facility/property, and all of their rules and expectations are followed.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to ensure the highest standards of program quality and student success.
• Responds seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors, and responds quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, core values, purpose and goals, policies, and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of working with teens, group management, and group work
• Experience engaging middle and high school youth in recreation, leadership development, service learning, civic engagement, college and career pathways, and other personal development areas
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making
• Possess a collaborative and flexible mindset that elevates youth voice and provide opportunities in areas where the candidate may not have expertise
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills, well organized and multi-tasked oriented.
• Lead by example, serve as a model of professionalism and competency for peers and employees
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows 10 and above, Canva, preferred
• Ability to operate other software applications as required

Education & Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college and/or at least two years of experience in school-age programs preferred.
• Experience facilitating preferred.
• General office operations experience preferred
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certified (training available upon hire).

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment 
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

**This position and its pay are dependent on the availability of funds and continuation of the contracted program. The current contract provides programming for June 2024 - July 2025 with the likely possibility of extension for an additional two years (until July 2027).