Specialty Instructor - YMCA of Central Texas

The CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock, TX is now accepting applications for energetic, dependable and articulate individuals to work as a Specialty Instructor in our ChildWatch Department which is a fast-paced, family-oriented environment. We are looking for Chef, Sewing, Craft and or Steam Instructors to join our team!

General duties include, but are not limited to: instructing one class per week minimum in specialty areas and greeting and assisting members/participants as they enter your class while providing outstanding customer service. Candidates must have experience working with children 5 years to 13 years of age. Excellent organizational and communication skills, must be able to multi-task efficiently, computer literate, customer service experience. 

Candidates MUST be available to work one class per week: 5pm-8pm M,T,W or TH (day may vary depending on availability). Punctuality, reliability, and a pleasant personality is a MUST.

We are offering $250 bonus for new staff!

Skills/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• At least 1 year of Specialty Instruction Preferred
• Must be at least 17 years of age; 18 or older preferred
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to provide active supervision of a group of children
• Ability to relate well to children, to communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain positive relations with children, parents, other staff, and Y leadership
• Enthusiasm, high energy and exceptional human relations and motivational skills
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate games and activities for specialty birthday parties
• Should possess effective budgetary and programmatic experience
• Be able to pass reference checks, pre-employment drug screen, background check and sex offender check

*Bonus if you are able or willing to learn how to teach cooking, sewing, crafts, and painting to children.

Pay Rate: $13.00 to $19.00/hour 

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!