Youth Sports Instructor - Ward YMCA

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Ward Family YMCA in Columbus, OH is seeking part-time instructors to lead beginner-level sports for school-age kids. Basketball, soccer, street hockey and volleyball are among the activities offered.

You will coach, officiate, and supervise volunteers while promoting YMCA's youth development and healthy living mission. Must be at least 16 and obtain CPR/First Aid within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and have experience in instruction; previous teaching preferred.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Basic First Aid must be obtained within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead beginner-level sports for school-age kids (basketball, soccer, street hockey, volleyball).
• Officiate sport/activity matches as scheduled.
• Maintain class records and progress reports; communicate with parents.

Skills

Youth coaching

Sports instruction

Child engagement

Job description

• Location 130 Woodland Avenue,Columbus, OH, 43203,United States
• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Job Category Youth Development, Youth, Sports
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Do you love coaching children? Do you have a love for multiple sports? We need some instructors to lead beginner level sports for school-age kids at the Eldon and Elise Ward Family YMCA. Basketball, soccer, street hockey, volleyball …We would love to have your time and talent!

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs.
• Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports).
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled.
• Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and depth perception.

Depending on the sport/activity, the employee may be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days
• Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in the area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.

Summary

Instructs classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes youth development and member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.