Culinary Instructor I

Pay starts at $11.00 per hour and up based on experience.

Ready to Cook Up the Next Generation of Culinary Stars? Join the team with no experience needed!

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. STEAM Instructor I provides excellent customer service to all members, guests, and program participants by responding to their needs and creating a welcoming and fun environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead event activities in a manner that ensures an elevated level of customer satisfaction.
• Create memorable and educational experiences for participants.
• Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with volunteers, staff, parents, and participants.
• Supervises and participates in activities with all children.
• Implements curriculum and activity plans within the established guidelines.
• Understand, articulate, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way by giving safety briefings and ensuring that all policies are being adhered to.
• Maintains required program records and equipment needs.
• Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, to better meet the needs of members and their children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 16 required.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and online trainings.
• Required trainings: Duty to Report and Keeping your YMCA Safe.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a passion for working with young children.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

The National YMCA Mission:

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Caring: Demonstrates kindness and empathy in daily interactions. Welcomes all and builds positive relationships with members and teammates.

Honesty: Acts with integrity, keeps commitments, and communicates truthfully.

Respect: Treats others with dignity and listens with empathy. Welcomes all backgrounds and identities.

Responsibility: Follows through on tasks and takes ownership of behavior and results.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.