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
