Lacrosse Instructor- Delaware YMCA

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is seeking a passionate Youth Lacrosse Instructor to teach lacrosse to youth, focusing on safety, fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence. This role involves creating engaging, positive classes and providing a supportive environment for young athletes.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting lacrosse sessions, teaching skills and rules, demonstrating equipment use, and communicating with parents to support participant growth and development.

Qualifications

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and Basic First Aid certifications must be obtained within the first 60 days.
• Must be at least 16 years old with instructional experience or participation in the area of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct lacrosse classes for youth.
• Teach fundamental lacrosse skills and game rules.
• Demonstrate proper equipment use and safety practices.
• Encourage participant growth and development and provide feedback.
• Maintain class records and communicate with parents as needed.
• Assist in supervision of volunteers and organize equipment.

Skills

Coaching experience

Instruction experience

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Job Category Coaching, Sports, Youth Programs
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name John Whitman
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The YMCA is seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Youth Lacrosse Instructor to join our team. This role focuses on introducing children to the sport of lacrosse by providing effective instruction, building fundamental skills, promoting confidence and teamwork, and creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Responsibilities will include planning and conducting lacrosse classes for youth, teaching fundamental skills and techniques, demonstrating proper equipment use and game rules, and encouraging participant growth and development. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of lacrosse, previous coaching or instructional experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in working with children.

The Youth Lacrosse Instructor will contribute to the mission of the YMCA by modeling and teaching the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. If you are motivated by helping children develop new skills, build confidence, and enjoy the sport of lacrosse, we would love to hear from you.

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs.
• Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports).
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled.
• Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity.

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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days
• Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in the area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.

Summary

Instructs classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes youth development and member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Ideal candidate will have the ability to coach multiple sports throughout the year!