Youth Sports Instructor

Core Expectations

• PROGRAM EXECUTION
• Develop and execute activities and programs in the Sport & Recreation department.
• Supervise children/participants, focusing on their safety, needs, and enrichment.
• Provide positive member service and adhere to all policies and rules of the South Shore YMCA.
• STAFF ENGAGEMENT AND TEAMWORK
• Work with fellow YMCA staff members and treat them with respect.
• Communicate with supervisor all staff related issues and concerns.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain proper certifications.
• MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
• Provide welcoming member service.
• Interact with members in a friendly, engaging, and professional manner.
• Solve inquiries and problems.
• Create a supportive community environment.
• Recruit and engage new families.
• Connect families to the YMCA’s cause.
• Educate members on all policies and procedures of the YMCA.
• Ensure compliance with the South Shore YMCA Child Protection Policies.
• FACILITY MANAGEMENT
• Aid in providing a clean, safe, and well-maintained area.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and report any deficiencies.
• VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT
• Support volunteers and their daily functions.
• COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT
• Assist in YMCA fund-raising activities/events.
• Engage in collaborative relationships with community organizations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Knowledge/experience with volleyball is preferred.
• Volleyball Certifications are preferred.
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certifications are preferred.
• The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, members, community leaders, and other agencies is critical.
• Effective teaching skills, the ability to deliver excellent member service, and a high level of enthusiasm are required.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated poise and professionalism when addressing concerns and interacting with people are required.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, swim, talk, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.