Youth Sports Coach & Skill Builder

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Sports Specialty Instructor at the McCleskey East Cobb YMCA to teach and develop sport-specific skills for participants of all ages. Under the Sports Directors, you’ll foster safe, engaging sessions and help beginners learn rules, stances, and techniques.

You’ll build positive relationships with schools, parents, and participants, participate in events, and ensure high-quality program delivery while upholding safety policies and organizational values of

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of coaching or instructing experience OR 2+ years of competitive experience at college level or equivalent.
• Must hold or be able to acquire required certifications for sport (Safe Sport, Heads Up Concussion, CPR/First Aid).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in sports activities.
• Participate in special events and activities related to their sport.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
• Create an environment that provides activities and instruction to support program goals.
• Answer inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, or other stakeholders and provide timely information.
• Attend staff meetings and required training.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Skills

Coaching

Instruction

Communication

Customer service

Conflict management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Safe Sport

Heads Up Concussion

Job description

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Sports Specialty Instructor at the McCleskey East Cobb YMCA to teach and develop sport-specific skills for participants of all ages. Under the Sports Directors, you’ll foster safe, engaging sessions and help beginners learn rules, stances, and techniques.

You’ll build positive relationships with schools, parents, and participants, participate in events, and ensure high-quality program delivery while upholding safety policies and organizational values of