YI Technology Instructor II - Community Development

Position Summary:

Responsible for carrying out curriculum of the YMCA Youth Institute to ensure student/participant involvement with project and academic achievement through utilization of technology and team building projects. Create a positive environment for students/participants in an at-risk area of the service area.

Essential Functions:

1. Instruct middle and high school students in subject areas in the use of computers – specifically the creative software, music software, film software and general word and excel software.

2. Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum.

3. Connect technology skills with academic achievement for high school students such as graphic design skills, film making skills, presentation skills, web design skills, digital music skills, and internet research skills.

4. Mentor and tutor the students in the program.

5. Acknowledges and celebrates the diversity among families, and uses supplies and equipment that reflect the diversity within the community.

6. Conducts activities that promote family involvement, membership by design, and relationship by design.

7. Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.

8. Maintain open lines of communication with participant, staff and supervisor.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required

2. At least 16 years of age.

3. 6 months experience working directly with Youth and Teens.

4. Criminal Clearance including fingerprinting.

5. Complete Online New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse Prevention training.

6. Experience working with PC and MAC, general knowledge in at least three of these computer fields: hardware/set-up & takedown; digital graphics by ADOBE; digital film production / DV camera use; internet communication; data process / EXCEL; Word Processing / Microsoft WORD; Editing software; Apple I-book laptop / Apple I-Mac / Dell PC’s / Apple G-5; Cinema 4D; or Logic, protocols, reason music software.

7. Minimum of 1 years experience working with middle school and high school students in a technology rich environment.

8. Previous experience working as a facilitator required.

9. Health Screening with Negative Tb and Negative Drug Test Screening.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Pay Range: $16.90 - $21.00