PICKLEBALL SPORTS INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Central New York; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Promoting diversity and inclusion

Opportunity for personal development

Job summary

A local community organization in New York is looking for a Sports Instructor to provide program delivery and ensure participant well-being. The role requires strong communication skills and at least three years of experience in sports programs. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans and facilitating activities reflecting YMCA core values. CPR and First Aid certifications are mandatory, with an emphasis on inclusivity and personal growth within the community.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of experience with sport programs.
• Must complete annual safety and child abuse prevention trainings.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct program activities and aid in program growth.
• Create lesson plans and facilitate programs.
• Model YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Certification

Job description

Work Location: Northwest Area Family YMCA

Reports To: Senior Program Director

Salary Range: $16.00-$24.00/hour

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Sports Instructor is responsible for providing support in the organization, delivery and quality of YMCA program(s) to the membership, program participants, and community. This position works independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks. The Sports Instructor assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $16-$24/hour, Part-time Non-exempt
• YMCA Membership
• Inclusion:Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
• Program/Project Management:Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
• Developing Self & Others:Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential

Essential Functions:

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
• Instructs the program activities and aids program growth.
• Responsible for creating lesson plans and facilitating towards their class.
• Responsible for keeping up-to-date on sports or areas of focus, including best practices and certifications needed.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• At least three (3) years of work-related experience with sport programs.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid
• Must have or attain within 30 days of employment any certifications or trainings required for the sport of field that the instructor will be working in.
  • This positions specifically needs: Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Certification

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, climb a minimum of two flights of stairs (approximately every half-hour), lift/move and carry approximately 45 pounds, and use hands and fingers.
• Special vision abilities required: distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.