Specialty Sports Instructor - Dance

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Sports Specialty Instructor to deliver sport-specific training under the guidance of the Sports Directors. You will teach beginners, help athletes sharpen skills, and foster a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include providing instruction in sports activities, participating in events, and maintaining strong relationships with schools, parents, and participants to support program goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years coaching or instructing OR 2+ years college-level competitive experience.
• Must obtain required sport certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Instruct the sport including rules and technique.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants.
• Strong interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service.
• Maintain relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Complete pre-employment background checks and obtain required certifications including CPR/First Aid.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in sports activities.
• Participate in events and activities related to the sport.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
• Create an environment that supports program goals with diverse activities.
• Answer inquiries and provide timely information.
• Attend staff meetings and required training.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Skills

Coaching

Instruction

Sports knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Safe Sport Certification

CDC Heads Up Concussion course

Job description

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

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.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the direction of the Sports Director(s), the Sports Specialty Instructor is responsible for implementing sport specific training and skill development. The Sports Specialty instructor demonstrates and explains the skills and rules of sports to individuals or groups. They help beginners learn basic rules, stances, grips, movements, and techniques of a game and helps experienced athletes to sharpen their skills.

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, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, But Not Limited To)

• Provide instruction in sports activities.
• Participate 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.
• Answer inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, or other stakeholders and provides information or seeks the answers to provide in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older and high school diploma or GED
• Must have a 2+ years of experience in coaching or instructing OR 2+ years competitive experience at the college level or equivalent in the sport
• Must currently hold or be able to acquire any required certification for sport.
• Knowledge of how to instruct the sport including the rules and technique
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants
• High degree of interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service skills to tactfully enforce all rules and regulations.
• 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 including CPR/First Aid required for the position within 30 days of hire date
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Criminal background check.

Ergonomic Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; run; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location

Northwest Cobb YMCA