Specialty Sports Instructor - Multisport

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta invites applications for a Sports Specialty Instructor to lead sport-specific training and skill development. You will demonstrate rules, correct techniques, and support learners from beginners to advanced athletes in a community-focused setting.

Under the Sports Director, you’ll promote safety, build positive participant relationships, and align with our safety protocols and program guidelines while contributing to engaging youth and family activities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of coaching or instructing OR 2+ years of competitive college-level experience in the sport.
• Must hold or be able to obtain required sport certifications (Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Concussion) within 30 days of hire; CPR/First Aid as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with participants, parents, and staff.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in sports activities.
• Participate in special events and activities related to the sport.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
• Create an environment that provides activities and instruction supporting program goals.
• Answer inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, or other stakeholders promptly.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation & leadership

Knowledge of sport rules

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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:
J.M. Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA