Sports Instructor

Position summary: 

Provide quality sports instruction in accordance with YMCA standards.  This is a part time position expected to be 10 hours per week.  

 Reports To: Program Director 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned: 

• Provide enjoyable, high quality class instruction. 
• Appropriately demonstrate and instruct proper exercises in accordance with program standards and guidelines. 
• Set up and break down equipment as necessary. 
• Sports instructor ensures to outlines the goals of the program. 
• Find coverage for self in event of an absence and then notify the Program Director of the change. 
• Provide encouragement during instruction while being an enthusiastic and positive representative of the YMCA. 
• Be a member service ambassador, remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules; being prepared to provide personalized direction to other YMCA services. 
• Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the fitness area, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports. 
• Communicate with members, make them feel welcome and address them by name. 
• Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. 
• Continually enhance professional development through certification trainings, additional workshops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material. 
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA. 

Qualifications 

Education and/or Experience 

• High School (GED) preferred. 
• College background relating to youth, desired. 
• Prefer to have previous experience and/or knowledge in areas offered.  

Certifications / Training: 

Willing to attend training and certifications to improve knowledge and program quality. 

Within first two months of employment: 

• CPR/ First Aid Certification 
• Child Abuse Prevention 
• All certifications must be renewed in a timely manner in accordance with general YMCA policies and based on fitness standards