Hourly YouthCity Program Instructor II

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Position Title: Hourly YouthCity Program Instructor II Job Description: Salt Lake City is looking for Hourly YouthCity Program Instructor's to provide supervision for elementary and middle school aged school-aged youth and the implementation of YouthCity program goals. This position will support our YouthCity Afterschool Program which will operate through the 2026-2027 school year. Once hired staff may select to continue employment for the 2027 YouthCity summer program. About the Position: This role requires teaching in an out-of-school-time setting, program implementation, communication with program staff, data collection and developing strategies to meet and exceed all organizational goals and objectives . The ideal candidate will have a High School graduate or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Experience working with school-aged children, middle school age teens, and/or other related experience is preferred. About the Team: We are hiring staff to work at all YouthCity locations. Teams of Instructors report to a full-time Senior Community Programs Manager who oversees each location. Work Schedule: This position will work 25 hours a week. During the school year, the work hours are Monday – Thursday from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Friday from Noon – 6:00 p.m. During the Summer Program, this position will work 5 hour blocks Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. depending on program necessity. Position Wage: $19.00/hr. IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice. Key Responsibilities: Safely transports youth to various program activities within the City. Provide supervision to youth engaged in program activities. Maintain attendance records as required by program. Assist with program’s grant required assessments to ensure program quality metrics are met. Develop and plan weekly activities based on learning objectives as outlined by YouthCity programs. Teach group activities to youth. Participate in all activities with children. Follow program procedures to safeguard health, safety, and well-being of participants. Prepare, clean up, and maintain facility daily. Assist in providing daily snacks. Attend weekly staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled. Participate in one-on-one professional development meetings with Senior Community Program Managers. Provide a safe/healthy environment for program participants. Maintains and inspects city vehicles according to required pre-trip inspections. Perform all other duties requested. Report daily to Senior Community Programs Manager Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years of age. Experience in working with school-aged children, middle school youth, and/or other related experience. Possession of valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment. Ability to demonstrate group management skills and techniques. Ability to work with a diverse population – including both youth and adults. Ability to resolve conflict situations. Ability to deal with both youth and adults in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate with individuals from different social and ethnic backgrounds. Desired Skill: Bilingual preferred. Working Conditions: Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior. Will be required to work on evenings and weekends. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment. Position Type: Part-time Department: Community and Neighborhoods Full Time/Part Time: Part time Scheduled Hours: 20