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Youth Program Instructor

Youth Program Instructors are the primary caregiver for each student and are responsible for maintaining students’ safety, encouraging their participation in activities and within the group, and for helping them learn and grow throughout the week or school year.

About this Role

Part Time
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Seasonal
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big sky, mt

Youth Program Instructors (YPIs) are a critical part of our Youth Programming. YPIs work within the structure of our BASEcamp After School program to make each day a fun, safe, and unique experience for children in the Big Sky community, all while incorporating your own flair and activity ideas. YPIs are the primary caregiver for each student and are responsible for maintaining students’ safety, encouraging their participation in activities and within the group, and for helping them learn and grow throughout the week or school year.

JOB DETAILS

Education, Experience, Preferred Skills & Background

Required

1. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or willingness to obtain certifications

2. Ability to pass background check

Preferred

1. Prior experience working in an after school or childcare setting

2. Experience working with children preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

Indoor and mixed environment: Our After School program occurs indoors at BASE, but outdoor programming is a big part of BASEcamp as well as other youth programs.

Physical Demands: Lifting 25lb+, ability to work in variable weather conditions, physical strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of campers and to assist participants in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury), and to respond to first aid situations

Responsibilities & Functions

1. Set up, facilitate, and participate in group activities in a safe, fun, and educational manner.

2. Manage student behavior effectively and appropriately and seek support when needed.

3. Become a part of our BASE community, developing relationships with students, parents, and staff.

4. Supervise a group of participants, ensuring that all participants are accounted for and safe at all times.

5. Be attentive to and respond to participant, parent, and staff needs.

6. Help prepare, clean, and maintain Youth Programming spaces daily.

7. Communicate with all staff, including other YPIs and Youth Programs Manager

Schedule

After School program runs Mon-Thurs 3:00-6:00pm BASE Night's Out one Friday every month from 6:00-9:00pm Options to add responsibilities and hours