Specialty Instructor - S.T.E.A.M

Nature And Scope

Under the direction of the Director(s), the Specialty Instructor (non-sports) is responsible for implementing specific training and skill development. The Specialty instructor demonstrates, explains, and teaches skills to individuals or groups. They help beginner learners.

This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols, and Member Services Guidelines and Non-negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, member/staff safety, and communication with members and staff.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years or older.
• Must have a 2+ years of experience as a teacher or instructing OR language fluency if teaching a language other than English.
• Currently hold or be able to acquire any required certification.
• Knowledge of how to instruct.
• Ability to motivate, teach, and lead participants.
• A high degree of interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service skills to tactfully enforce all rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Must obtain any other certifications including CPR/First Aid required for the position within 30 days of hire date.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Ergonomic Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; run; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift to 60 pounds.

Employment and Benefits Package

The Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. The package includes an excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence.

Employment Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Location

The Specialty Instructor (non-sports) position is located at the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA BkHd.