Youth Basketball Instructor

YMCA of Greater Hartford; Granby (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free YMCA Membership

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Retirement Savings

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is seeking a Youth Basketball Instructor to help teach sports and character development in a positive atmosphere in Granby, CT. Under the Youth Development Director, you will guide participants to learn and grow through sports and core values.

You will promote healthy lifestyles, supervise activities, and support volunteers while ensuring a fun and safe environment for all ages and skill levels.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and fitness principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR, First Aid, & AED required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach sports skills to kids from beginners to advanced.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Teach participants about healthy lifestyles and nutrition.
• Act as a role model for YMCA core values.
• Create a climate that fosters YMCA goals and a fun, engaging atmosphere.
• Care for and store sports equipment properly.
• Supervise participants at all times.
• Assist in training volunteers.
• All duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports instruction

Communication

CPR & First Aid

Job description

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Youth Basketball Instructor

Manual Labor Granby, CT, US

YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description

Job Title: Youth Sports Instructor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:

Primary Department: Youth Sports

Reports to: Youth Development Director

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director the Youth Sports Instructor will help teach all levels of sports and character development in a positive atmosphere that will allow the participants to learn and grow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach sports skills to kids from beginners to advanced
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
• Teach participants about healthy lifestyles and nutrition
• Act as a role model for YMCA Core Values
• Help create a climate that fosters YMCA goals and a fun, engaging atmosphere for all participants
• Proper care and storage of sports equipment
• Supervision of participants at all points of the day
• Generate new ideas to implement into the schedule
• Supervise and help train volunteers
• All duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate must have working knowledge of all principles of health and fitness.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Community CPR, First Aid, & AED required within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

GHYMCA Employee Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year.

Post University Tuition Discount: 50% off tuition.

FREE YMCA Membership: Valued at $750 annually.

Childcare Discounts: Available to eligible employees. Discounts vary based on full-time or part-time employment status.

Program Discounts: Discounts on swim lessons, summer camp, sports, and other YMCA programs.

Paid Time Off: Available to eligible employees.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. The YMCA covers 90% of employee medical premiums for eligible high-deductible health plans.

Generous Retirement Savings: The YMCA contributes 12% of gross pay toward retirement for eligible full-time and part-time employees after two years of service, provided they work at least 1,000 hours each year (approximately 20 hours per week).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential counseling, services, and resources to support employees.

FREE SNOO Rental: Free six-month SNOO rental for expecting parents working 20 or more hours per week.