Program Specialist Enrichment (Program focus area is Chess instruction)- Dover YMCA Family Location

Delaware Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $16.00 – $21.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.

An Enrichment Program Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing enrichment programs that enhance the educational, creative, and recreational experiences of participants. These programs are designed to offer additional learning opportunities outside of the traditional curriculum, providing children, teens, with experiences that foster personal growth, creativity, leadership, and skills development.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Chess specifics: ability to teach chess rules, piece movement, basic strategy and tactics in a fun, age-appropriate manner


2. Create a curriculum or activity plan for each program, ensuring it is engaging and age appropriate.


3. Adapt activities based on participant needs, interests, and feedback.


4. Facilitate activities and provide instruction or supervision to participants during sessions.


5. Track and monitor participant progress and feedback to assess the effectiveness of the programs

Minimum Qualifications

1. High-school diploma or equivalent


2. Experience in program development, education, or recreation (1-3 years preferred).


3. Experience working with a variety of age groups (children, teens, adults) is a plus.


4. Chess must have strong understanding of chess fundamentals and able to teach participants of all ages using proper technique and progression.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills
• Additional qualifications specific to each program (such as certifications or degrees in dance, sports, or education, affiliation with or knowledge of US Chess Federation)

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.  The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.  In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit,  hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.