Youth Program Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA is seeking a Sports Instructor who will be responsible for working with children/teens to promote the enjoyment of sports activities while improving physical competence, developing confidence and teaching basic skill development, while also providing outstanding hospitality to ensure a positive user experience. The Sports Instructor will serve as a resource for participants to achieve exercise goals, skill goals and a sense of well-being

REPORTS TO:

Director of Youth and Teen Programs

PAY RANGE:

$16.94 - $24.64

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Provide a fun, safe and positive experience for all participants and create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment. 
• Provide supervision of the participants in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines (i.e. ratio, attendance).
• Work with the supervisor to develop program objectives and goals for each program session.
• Teach rules, fundamentals and enhance basic skills. Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship. 
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills. 
• Create and modify lesson plans and instruction that is age appropriate, progressive and meets the needs of the participants. Understand skills for ages 3 – 17, while utilizing differentiated instructions.
• Create an atmosphere in which all participants can have fun, are safe and learn the importance of good principled athletics.
• Ensure that all equipment is age-appropriate, safe and in proper working condition. This includes conducting monthly equipment safety checks. 
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the progress of their child/teen and registration for the next session.
• Communicate to parents/guardians about additional YMCA opportunities that can benefit them or their child/teen.
• Provide direction to volunteers or Sports Assistants who are supporting the program, when needed.
• Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions for emergency situations.
• In order to enhance the overall operation of the YMCA of Greenwich and to support teamwork, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one (1) year experience teaching children/teens sports in a structured setting.
• Content expert in designated sports activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Coaching certificate or equivalent desired.
• Current First Aid / CPR certifications.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is competitive dependent upon experience. YMCA provides a full package of benefits including healthcare and dental insurance, retirement plan, competitive vacation and paid holidays.