At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, to join us and do their best work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our members, and our partners. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
- Must have a background in coaching, instructing, and minimum two years’ of competitive experience in a related field or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to motivate, coach and lead participants
- Knowledge of how to instruct the sport including the rules and technique
- High degree of Human Relations Skills.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers and staff.
- Required certifications: Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Concussion course online; Must obtain any other certifications required for the position within 30 days of being hired.
- Put the Metro Atlanta YMCA Youth Sports Philosophy into effect
- Have current evidence of successful completion of biennial training in CPR/First Aid.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Criminal background check.
- Provides instruction in sports activities.
- Participates in special events and activities related to their sport
- Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
- Create an environment that provides various activities and instruction to support program goals.
- Attends staff meetings and approved training as required
- Conduct assessments of program participants
- Perform other duties as related to the delivery of a quality sports program.
- Participate in the YMCA annual Why It Matters Campaign
- This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols Including COVID, and Member Services Guidelines and Non-Negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, member/staff safety, and communication with members and staff.
- Implements the YMCA safety protocol both related to COVID and branch operations.
- Implement wellness checks and provide a leadership role in ensuring member/staff adherence to the safety protocols, with a commitment to positive member and staff safety.