Sports Instructor (Vanderbilt YMCA)

YMCA of the USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Vanderbilt YMCA in New York seeks a dedicated Sports Instructor to work with children and teens, promoting enjoyment of sports, improving physical competence, building confidence and teaching basic skill development.

Responsibilities include providing a fun, safe, and positive experience; demonstrating strong service and hospitality to participants and parents; creating an inclusive learning environment; teaching progressive lessons; and encouraging lifetime participation in sports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching children/teens sports in a structured setting.
• Knowledge of youth development stages and ability to communicate with all ages.
• Current First Aid or CPR certifications required.
• Coaching 101 Training within 90 days of employment and CDC HEADS UP certificate within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.
• Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with participants and parents/guardians.
• Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.
• Encourage lifetime participation in sports and physical activity.

Skills

Youth development

Sports instruction

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Vanderbilt YMCA is seeking a 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.

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 or CPR certifications required.
• 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.
• Must be able to work on Weekends and Weekdays