Sports Instructor Certified - Karate

YMCA of South Hampton Roads; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking a Certified Sports Instructor to lead safe and engaging classes, tailor sessions to different skill levels, and promote the program within the community. The role emphasizes teaching techniques, building confidence, and integrating core YMCA values into daily activities.

Responsibilities include planning and assessing student progress, maintaining records, coordinating promotional events, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to deal with a variety of different personalities and learning levels among participants.
• Must maintain a certification from a nationally recognized organization or a substitut e of two years of sport-related education above the high school level.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of instructor experience and strong knowledge of sport theory, training principles, techniques, and practices.
• Maintain all required sport certifications where applicable (active).
• CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 (within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Teach safe and challenging classes.
• Plan classes and tailor them to the skill level of the students and include new techniques.
• Demonstrate techniques and help students improve.
• Motivate participants to succeed through promotional levels or recitals.
• Adhere to class format as listed in class description.
• Develop leadership abilities in participants (e.g., assistant instructor, junior leader).
• Schedule promotional testing or recitals.
• Maintain records of participant levels for promotion.
• Handle orders for uniforms and supplies.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Fill out incident reports for accidents.
• Promote the sport program through demonstrations.
• Abide by YMCA COVID-19 sanitation practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Job description

Description

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all and create spaces where people can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value people and embrace individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in the potential of people to grow, lead and become catalysts for change.

We are nurturing: we support individuals throughout their journey to reach their full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with our people.

Our culture is not a People & Culture initiative; it is how we lead, serve, develop talent, make decisions and deliver on the YMCA's mission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Sports Instructor is a leader who shows a high level of commitment to program success. An instructor has the authority to make decisions regarding the safety and well-being of all members and non-members who may be participating within the program. Instructors shall always be approachable and dedicated to providing participants with the most enjoyable experience possible. The Certified Sports Instructor shall teach safe

challenging classes, which promote self-discipline, fitness and confidence. In addition, the Certified Sports Instructor will incorporate the values of honesty, respect, caring, faith, and responsibility into the daily functions of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach safe and challenging classes.
• Plan classes and tailor them to the skill level of the students to include new techniques, the practice of basic moves and language appropriate to the sport.
• Demonstrate techniques and help students perfect their own techniques.
• Motivate participants to succeed through each promotional level or recital in order to build confidence.
• Adhere to class format as listed in class description.
• Develop and oversee leadership abilities in participants through recognition, i.e., assistant instructor, junior leader, and student of the month.
• Schedule promotional testing or recitals of participants.
• Maintain records of participant’s level to meet general requirements for promotion, if applicable.
• Place, pick-up and deliver orders for uniforms and other supplies to participants.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Fill out incident reports for all accidents that occur.
• Promote the sport program through yearly demonstrations to the public.
• Abide by YMCA COVID-19 sanitation practices/standards to include maintaining the cleanliness of the Lobby and the Wellness floors
• Follows all YMCA policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess the ability to deal with a variety of different personalities, as well as the learning level of participants.
• Must maintain a certification from a nationally recognized organization or a substitute of two years of sport-related education above the high school level.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of instructor experience and possess a strong knowledge of sport theory, training principles, techniques, and practices
• Maintain all required sport certifications where applicable (active)
• CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 (within 30 days of hire)

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver's license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required by the position or applicable law.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position operates in an active, community-based environment and requires regular physical interaction with children, families, team members, and other stakeholders. The role requires the ability to walk, run, stand, climb, kneel, sit on the floor and return to a standing position, stoop, and jump. The employee must be able to lift and pull up to 50 pounds and may be required to stand or sit for extended periods.

The position requires continuous attention to detail, effective multitasking, and the ability to respond appropriately in an active and changing environment. The employee must be physically able to successfully complete all required certifications and perform the essential duties and responsibilities of direct reports, as applicable.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

COMPENSATION:

Wage Range: $15.00- $18.00 hourly

The wage range provided reflects the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ good-faith determination of the minimum and maximum starting salary for this position.