<p>Program Counselors (Youth Enrichment Instructors) will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations. The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants</p> <p>Why You'll Thrive Here:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Grow with us - ongoing training and advancement opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>Lead with purpose - be a positive role model for youth</p> </li><li> <p>Thrive in culture - work in a team that values inclusion, passion, and community impact</p> </li></ul> <p>Perks & Benefits:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Competitive pay: $17.90-$18.45/hr</p> </li><li> <p>Consistent weekday schedule (AM and/or PM shifts)</p> </li><li> <p>Health benefits, PTO, wellness resources, retirement contributions, and more</p> </li><li> <p>Free family gym membership and employee discounts</p> </li></ul> <p>Locations: Lake Zurich CUSD #95</p> <ul> <li>Isaac Fox Elementary School </li><li>May Whitney Elementary School </li><li>Sarah Adams Elementary School </li><li>Seth Paine Elementary School </li><li>Spencer Loomis Elementary School </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>17+ years old with relevant experience or coursework in childcare, education, or recreation</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communicator, enthusiastic leader, and passionate about youth development and equity</p> </li><li> <p>Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.</p> </li></ul> <p>Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:</p> <ul> <li>Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor </li><li>Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children </li><li>Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor </li><li>Completing all child abuse prevention training as required </li></ul>