Sports Instructor - Gymnastics

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

The YMCA of Greater New York is hiring a Gymnastics Sports Instructor to work with children and teens, promoting enjoyment of sports while improving physical skills and confidence. You will teach progressive lessons, create plans, ensure safety, and embody core YMCA values across sessions at our NYC branches.

Responsibilities include developing objectives with supervisors, maintaining age-appropriate plans, supervising participants, and communicating progress to families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year teaching kids/teens sports in a structured setting.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in designated sports activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all ages.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Must complete YMCA Coaching 101 within 90 days of employment.
• Must obtain CDC HEADS UP concussion certificate within 30 days.

Responsabilités

• Work with Supervisor to develop objectives and goals for each session.
• Create a written age-appropriate, progressive lesson plan.
• Supervise participants in line with YMCA standards (ratio, attendance).
• Modify lesson plans to meet participant needs.
• Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Teach rules and fundamentals and build basic skills.
• Communicate progress to parents/guardians and sign up for next session.
• Inform parents about additional YMCA opportunities.
• Ensure equipment is safe and age-appropriate; conduct monthly checks.
• Assist in program promotion and recruitment with Supervisor.
• Direct volunteers or Sports Assistants when applicable.
• Know branch emergency procedures and respond appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness of the program space during activities.
• Inform Manager on Duty about incident reports.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and events.

Connaissances

High school diploma

Youth development knowledge

Effective communication

First Aid/CPR Certified

Coaching training within 90 days

Heads Up concussion training within 30

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Salary: $17.00 - $40.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking a Gymnastics Sports Instructor who will be responsible for working with children/teens to promote the enjoyment of sports activities while improving physical competence, developing confidence, and teaching basic skill development. The overall major functions of the Sports Instructor also include:Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with all constituents, including, but not limited to, program participants and parents/guardians.Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.Encourage a lifetime participation in sports and physical activity.Embody the YMCA Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Supervisor to develop program objectives and goals for each session.
• Create a written lesson plan for the program session that is age-appropriate and progressive, as needed.
• Provide supervision of the participants in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines (e.g., ratio, attendance, etc.).
• Be able to modify lesson plans and instructions to meet the needs of the participants.
• Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Teach rules and fundamentals and enhance basic skills.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the progress of their child/teen and registration for the next session.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about additional YMCA opportunities that can benefit them or their child/teen.
• Ensure that all equipment is age-appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition.
• This includes conducting monthly equipment safety checks.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• When applicable, provide direction to volunteers or Sports Assistants who support the program.
• Have a thorough understandingof branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions for emergencies.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the program space during all activities.
• Inform the Manager on Duty (MOD) regarding any incident reports that need to be filled out.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching children/teens sports in a structured setting.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in designated sports activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Must attend the YMCA Coaching 101 Training within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within thirty (30) days of employment.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

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