Sports Instructor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Sports Instructor to manage and supervise youth sports events at the Brooks Family YMCA. The role requires strong communication skills, experience in sports, and a commitment to fostering a safe and engaging environment for children. The instructor will be responsible for planning, implementing, and ensuring the safety of various sports activities, while also building relationships with participants and parents.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• 5+ years of refereeing, coaching or playing experience in specific sport.
• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead program instruction and foster a safe environment for participants.
• Prepare playing areas to ensure safety for all participants.
• Document incidents that occur during YMCA games/events.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Initiative

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brooks Family YMCA - CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Other

Description

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Sports

Revision Date: 5/3/2023

Job Title: Sports Instructor

Leadership Level: Leader

Status: Part Time

Reports To: Sports Director

PIEDMONT FAMILY YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

This position will be the primary point of contact for the Brooks YMCA sporting events, including flag football, basketball, soccer and volleyball. The Sports Instructor will support the overall program management, supervision, planning and implementing of youth sports practices, games, camps and/or events. Sports Instructors will be highly knowledgeable of their specific sport. The Sports Instructor supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility

Essential Functions

• Arrives to scheduled shifts 15 minutes prior to game/camp/event start time.
• Properly prepares playing areas to ensure safety for all participants including setup and breakdown.
• Leads program instruction and fosters a safe and fun environment for participants to play and learn the sport.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect program participants, staff, equipment and facilities.
• Listens to concerns, communicates with participants and corrects inappropriate behavior.
• Assists in documenting incidents that occur during/at YMCA games/events
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with players and parents, and assists in creating connections between participants.
• Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers
• Exhibits positive public relations and wears required YMCA attire to all games/events
• Adheres to the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

Advancing our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership

Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• 5+ years of refereeing, coaching or playing experience in specific sport.
• Must have a desire to work with children and have the ability to relate to them in a positive, patient, sensitive and non-judgmental manor.
• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills
• Must be able to take initiative, have strong time management skills and be able to work independently if necessary.
• Weekend availability.

Work Environment and Physical Conditions

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required:
  • To be on their feet for extended periods of time.
  • To be sitting down for extended periods of time.
  • To lift/pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Move around in the work environment.