YMCA OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Program Instructor
SUPERVISOR: Program Director
CLOSING DATE:
BRANCH: Clackamas YMCA
SALARY RANGE: $9-$12/hr DOE
Hours range from 2-14 per week after school and
evening
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven organization, which seeks
individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about our mission and vision. We do this
by putting the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into
practice.
General Function: The program instructor is responsible for teaching a variety of 1 ½ hour long after
school classes. Classes provide students with the opportunity to develop new friendships improve selfesteem, self-confidence and develop strong social skills. We need instructors for a variety of different
classes including: Lego Engineering, Hip Hop, Arts & Crafts, cooking, general sports/PE, Chess, Drama,
Spanish, music, etc. Number of days per week and hours vary depending on how many classes you are
able to teach. Weekly hours range from 2-18.
Entry Requirements:
Experience working with children and parents. Must have reliable transportation for you and program
equipment.
Essential Functions:
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Incorporate and model our YMCA Principles into your work
Create and implement curriculum appropriate for the class.
Connect with and enjoy working with K-5th grade students.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an
emergency situation.
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply
appropriate management techniques.
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Lead students in activities.
Create and implement curriculum.
Establish good rapport with parents and children.
Communicate with school and after school program coordinator.
Provide safe and clean environment for children.
Reliably attend various hours M-F.
7. Key Results:
1. Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s Christian principles of love, honesty, respect,
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responsibility and service and a commitment to the Y’s vision and mission.
Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team
performance to support the Y’s work.
Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding
of the needs of the audience.
Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices
that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that
provides quality experiences.
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of
accomplishment.
Assesses, minimizes and prevents risk, practices consideration for the safety of others,
adheres to Association standards of proper notification of incidents and care of the work
environment and equipment, identifies and responds to circumstances appropriately.
Meets attendance expectations, follows Association procedures for requesting and
documenting absences, is punctual, reliable, and adaptable, takes initiative, and accepts
responsibility.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, perceives, understands and manages
interactions appropriately, is accountable for own actions, capitalizes on learning
opportunities, and is open to performance feedback and coaching.
Demonstrates compliance in the following areas: Compli, employee paperwork,
performance evaluations, personnel policies, and procedures i.e. dress code, code of
conduct. Attends mandatory trainings and meetings, acquires and maintains required
certifications for current position.
How to Apply:
E-mail a resume, including references to Jlawrence@ymcacw.org to be considered for
an interview.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified.
YMCA Mission: To put the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility
and service into
practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer