Youth Sports Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

The Y in Central Maryland; Maryland; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Sports Instructor to teach all assigned sports classes under the Association guidelines, creating learning opportunities for ages from preschool to adult. Under the direction of the Program/Sports Director, you will help participants develop skills and confidence while promoting health and well-being.

Ideal candidates will have CPR/First Aid within 90 days, strong communication with children, and the ability to relate to diverse groups.

Qualificações

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to be an effective communicator, especially with children.

Responsabilidades

• Teach all assigned Sports classes within the guidelines of the Association to maintain program quality.
• Create learning opportunities for specific sports programs for ages preschool through adult.
• Prepare teaching area with necessary equipment and return equipment after class.
• Work with individuals and groups within a class structure to correct faults and progress abilities.
• Keep class attendance records.
• Follow designated curriculum to ensure basic components are met and progression standards are followed.

Conhecimentos

Proficient computer skills

Customer service skills

Formação

High School Diploma preferred, but not required

Descrição da vaga

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’ve 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 Program/Sports Director, the Sports Instructor teaches all assigned Sports classes within the guidelines of the Association to maintain program quality. Responsible for creating learning opportunities for specific sports programs for ages preschool through adult.

Essential Functions

• Sports Instructor must obtain CPR/FA within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to demonstrate and explain basic sports skills that are being taught.
• Must be able to work at the learning level of the particular class.
• Prepares teaching area with necessary equipment and returns equipment to proper storage area when class is complete.
• Works with individuals and groups within a class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self-image, and progress their abilities.
• Keeps class attendance records.
• Follows designated curriculum for classes to ensure basic components are met, and set standards for progression are followed.

Y Leadership Competencies

• Advancing Our Mission & Cause - Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
• Building Relationships - Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships, and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
• Leading Operations - Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
• Developing & Inspiring People - Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma preferred, but not required

Experience

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

Skills

• Proficient computer skills
• Customer service skills

Working Conditions

• Stand in one area for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ascend and descend steps.
• Occasional outdoor activities.
• Lift and move up to 50lbs.

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.