Preschool and Youth Sports Instructor

We are currently looking for a Preschool & Youth Sports Instructor to join our team. Whether you are interested in joining a leading non-profit or looking to advance your Y career, this is your opportunity to help make our community better together. The Y. ™ For a better us. ™

Please note that any and all offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet. In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be successfully completed.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Youth and Family Program Coordinator, this person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:

• Assist in the development, implementation and instruction of high-quality preschool, youth, and family programming.
• Create a climate that fosters YMCA goals for a fun, engaging atmosphere for all participants.
• Ensure that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with reporting, mailings, phone calls and research as requested.
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Ensure proper care, use and storage of equipment.
• Assist in program marketing, promotion, evaluation, and retention.
• Assist with member recruitment and conversion opportunities for participants.
• Facilitate communication, provide leadership, exercise sound judgment, and provide high level conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications:

The requirements and preferences (where indicated) for this role are listed below. Please review them carefully to ensure that you apply for the role that best matches your qualifications. Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted.

• One to two years related experience working with children, such as a sports coach or instructor.
• Experience in program development and/or building curriculum.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.

Effect on End Result:

While each of our leadership competencies plays a role in the success of our staff members, for this role we will be paying special attention to the areas of:

• Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y values.
• Communication - Listens for understanding; speaks and writes effectively.
• Decision Making - Makes sounds judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Physical Requirements & Disclaimers:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
    • Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time.

Move around the work environment independently.

Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smartphone; and,

Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.

• The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate but may vary based on a number of external factors.