Volleyball Youth Instructor (Northwest)

Greater Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA seeks a Sports Clinic Instructor to guide youth ages 4-14 in weekly, session-based clinics. You'll demonstrate fundamentals through drills, conditioning, and games, building positive connections and prioritizing safety.

You will foster development, communicate with parents, and support the YMCA's mission and values while leading warm-ups and assisting with setup.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Experience in being part of a sports team or passion for teaching sports.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certifications must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
• Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
• Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
• Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with each student, actively engaging to promote their overall development and well-being.
• Prioritize the safety and well-being of children, adhering to policies and procedures, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents of participating students, addressing any concerns or inquiries as needed.
• Keep accurate records to track student attendance in clinic sessions.
• Conduct warm-up sessions as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring that students are properly prepared for clinic activities.
• Be prepared to administer first aid as needed and complete the required incident and accident paperwork.
• Assist the facility supervisor in setting up and taking down courts or play areas as required.
• Promotethe YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Communicates effectively

Customer focused

Growth mindset

First Aid/CPR certification

Teaching sports

Job description

Why Your Role Matters

Embark on an exciting journey as a Sports Clinic Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, where you'll dive into a world of adventure and fun! Our youthSports Clinics provide an enriching and nurturing environment for athletes between the ages of 4-14 years. Clinics are conducted weekly and are session-based (4 classes typically each session). The curriculum is based on learning sound fundamentals through demonstration, drills, physical conditioning, and games. You'll create positive connections, prioritize safety, and bring our mission of community well-being to life.

Why Your Role Matters

Embark on an exciting journey as a Sports Clinic Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, where you'll dive into a world of adventure and fun! Our youthSports Clinics provide an enriching and nurturing environment for athletes between the ages of 4-14 years. Clinics are conducted weekly and are session-based (4 classes typically each session). The curriculum is based on learning sound fundamentals through demonstration, drills, physical conditioning, and games. You'll create positive connections, prioritize safety, and bring our mission of community well-being to life.

How You Make An Impact

• Foster positive relationships with each student, actively engaging to promote their overall development and well-being.
• Prioritize the safety and well-being of children, adhering to policies and procedures, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents of participating students, addressing any concerns or inquiries as needed.
• Keep accurate records to track student attendance in clinic sessions.
• Conduct warm-up sessions as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring that students are properly prepared for clinic activities.
• Be prepared to administer first aid as needed and complete the required incident and accident paperwork.
• Assist the facility supervisor in setting up and taking down courts or play areas as required.
• Promotethe YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Y

• Minimum 16 years of age or older,
• Experience in being part of a sports team or passion for teaching sports.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certifications (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
• Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
• Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
• Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.