Sports Instructor

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Lock Haven (Clinton County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Regional YMCA is seeking a part-time Sports Instructor to organize and instruct sport classes for youth in a safe, positive environment. Responsibilities include preparing spaces, officiating games, and delivering engaging activities with flexible early morning, evening, and weekend hours.

The role requires CPR, AED and First Aid certifications, and prior experience with children in sport settings; strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age with one year experience working with children.
• Requires knowledge in sport or specialty plus 1 year experience working with children.
• Requires current CPR, AED and First Aid certification plus corresponding certifications in specialty.
• Effective Communication; written, oral and through presentations.
• Must have strong collaborative work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Prepares and maintains field/gym/class area before and after program; organizes, sets up and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the coordinator, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Ability to process, understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Track participation, distribute program evaluations/customer surveys to improve quality of program and retention of participants.
• Assist in parties and special events as needed.
• Creates lessons plans/curriculum for review and substitution needs.
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in safe working order.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the River Valley Regional YMCA

Skills

Effective communication

Strong collaborative work ethic

Education

CPR certification

AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Description

Part time- 2-5 hours/week, Volleyball, Basketball and other sports programs

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sports Instructor is responsible for organizing and instructing sport class in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment. This position may involve early morning, evening and weekend responsibilities. This job is performed to standard when all work is completed accurately and on time, with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Prepares and maintains field/gym/class area before and after program; organizes, sets up and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment
• Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled
• Leads energizing, fun, safe and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the coordinator, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals
• Ability to process, understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Track participation, distribute program evaluations/customer surveys to improve quality of program and retention of participants
• Assist in parties and special events as needed
• Creates lessons plans/curriculum for review and substitution needs
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Maintain facilities and equipment in safe working order
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the River Valley Regional YMCA

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 16 years of age with one year experience working with children; working papers as required
• Requires knowledge in sport or specialty plus 1 year experience working with children
• Requires current CPR, AED and First Aid certification plus corresponding certifications in specialty, as applicable
• Effective Communication; written, oral and through presentations
• Must have strong collaborative work ethic