Martial Arts Instructor (Rockaway YMCA)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, safe and positive experience for all participants.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop program objectives and goals for each program session.
• Create a written lesson plan for the program session that is age-appropriate and progressive.
• Modify lesson plans and instruction to meet the needs of the participants.
• Communicate with parents / guardians regarding the progress of their child / teen, and registration for the next session.
• Provide supervision of the participants in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines (i.e. ratio, attendance).
• Communicate to parents / guardians about additional YMCA opportunities that can benefit them or their child.
• Create an environment that is encouraging to all participant, regardless of skill level.
• Inform supervisor on-duty regarding any incident reports that need to be filled out.
• Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions for emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
• Ensure the cleanliness of program space during all activities.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• Attend YMCA Coaching within 90 days of employment.
• Receive CDC Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports certification within 30 days of employment.
• Attend YMCA Coaching 101 Training within 90 days of employment.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching children / teens martial arts, in a structured setting.
• Current martial arts instruction certification by a recognized body beyond belt rank and ability.
• Content expert in designated martial arts.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Current First Aid / CPR certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Must be available to flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application, and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.