Sports Instructor - Towson (Orokawa)

The Y in Central Maryland; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Sports Instructor to teach sports classes from preschool through adulthood under the Regional Sports Director. You will create engaging learning opportunities while upholding the association’s guidelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include demonstrating skills, adapting to learners, preparing equipment, and maintaining attendance records. Candidates should have CPR/First Aid certification and complete required trainings before scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred, but not required.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or O2) within 30 days of hire.
• Complete new associate training including Child Abuse Prevention before scheduling.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially with children.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned sports classes per guidelines to maintain quality.
• Explain basic sport skills clearly to participants.
• Adapt instruction to learners' levels and abilities.
• Prepare classroom with equipment and return after class.
• Maintain attendance records for each class.
• Follow curriculum and guidelines for progression.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they have made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Regional Sports Director, the Sports Instructor teaches assigned sports classes in accordance with Association guidelines and standards to maintain program quality. The Sports Instructor is responsible for creating engaging learning opportunities within specific sports programs for participants ranging from preschool through adulthood

Essential Functions

• Obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrate and clearly explain the basic skills and techniques of the sport being taught.
• Adapt instruction to meet the learning level and abilities of each class.
• Prepare the teaching area with all necessary equipment and return equipment to the appropriate storage area at the conclusion of each class.
• Work with individuals and groups within a class setting to help participants correct skills, build confidence, and progress in their abilities.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records.
• Follow designated curriculum and program guidelines to ensure required components are met and established standards for progression are followed

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma preferred, but not required.

Experience

• Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or O2 certification within 30 days of hire).
• Completion of new associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention training, before being scheduled to work.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, particularly when working with children.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand in one area for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to ascend and descend steps.
• Occasional participation in outdoor activities

Environmental Factors, Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Use hands, arms, and fingers to perform job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to sit and stand as needed.
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in all YMCA environments, including:
  • Office spaces
  • Indoor and outdoor maintenance/mechanical areas
  • Fitness areas
  • Pool and pool deck areas
  • Camping areas
  • Unimproved outdoor locations
  • Other Y program areas

Accountability

Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause-driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties.

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. The requirements may include a background check, drug test, driver's license record, CPS, and/or criminal background check.

Additional driver's license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.