Bedford KidsFit Instructor

Ymcafw; Bedford, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Bedford is seeking a youth programs assistant to support sports and recreation activities for participants, with focus on safety, positive engagement, and teamwork. You will help supervise, communicate with families, and uphold program rules while participating in regular staff trainings.

The role emphasizes leading activities, maintaining facilities, and representing the YMCA values in a dynamic, community-oriented setting in Bedford, Texas.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16.
• High school graduate or GED or enrolled in high school.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year experience in sports/recreation.
• Must communicate effectively with children, parents, school staff and YMCA staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead participant sports and recreation activities; monitor field/gym.
• May keep score and officiate games.
• Communicate with parents as YMCA representative.
• Know the program schedule, routine and rules.
• Ensure participant safety and provide first aid.
• Encourage teamwork and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of facility, equipment, supplies.
• Follow pick-up and check-out procedures for youth participants.
• Model YMCA values.
• Report suspected child abuse to supervisor.
• Report illness or injury of a child or staff as required by YMCA policies.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child interaction

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides support, instruction and motivation for participants on sports and recreation programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and lead a participant sports and recreation activities, monitor field and/or gym.
• May keep score and officiate for games.
• Communicate with parents of the children as a YMCA representative.
• Have a working knowledge of the program's schedule, routine and rules.
• Responsible for group’s safety and first aid.
• Incorporate positive reinforcement and encourage teamwork with participants.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of facility, property, supplies and equipment.
• Follow the pick-up and check out procedures for youth participants.
• Model YMCA values.
• Report suspected child abuse to supervisor.
• Report any illness or injury of a child or staff as required by YMCA polices.
• Attend all staff meetings and training’s.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Values- Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
• Communication- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Relationships- Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Quality Results- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Decision Making- Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Emotional Maturity- Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 16.
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED), or enrolled in High School.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• Prefer 6 months to 1-year experience and/or working knowledge of sports/recreation.
• Must exhibit maturity and show a general ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, school staff and YMCA staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.