Enrichment Instructor - Volleyball
About The Position
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Enrichment Instructor specializing in Volleyball to join their team. This position supports the YMCA's mission as a leading non-profit organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Enrichment Instructor will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants in Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) classes, ensuring a quality experience for elementary school students in an afterschool program. The role involves delivering various instructional activities, including but not limited to Creative Arts, Youth Games, Gymnastics, and Outdoor Environmental Education, while upholding the YMCA's core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 or older.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations.
- Knowledge and skills in the area of agreed upon instruction and related equipment set-up, as well as the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
Nice To Haves
- Six months or more of related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the age and ability of the student, in conjunction with support from Y experts as needed/required.
- Complete program training along with site staff in preparation for program session.
- Responsible for the instruction of appropriate programming as designated by skillset, experience, and supervisor.
- Plan, lead, and assist group activities.
- Enforce all safety rules.
- Implement the provided Social Emotional Learning (SEL) provided curriculum.
- Ensure that all equipment and supplies are available and maintained throughout the program.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
- Keep accurate records of class attendance and participant’s progress throughout each session.
- Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding participant's performance.
- Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
- Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
- Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
- Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
- Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.
- Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
- Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
