Instructor CY Programs Sports

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Mississauga, ON

17h•CA$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor Children and Youth Sports teaches and examines using YMCA curriculum and resources. Instructors develop short and long-term lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in field related to working with children or youth or equivalent experience.
Completion of NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills, NCCP Planning a Practice, NCCP Design a Basic Sport Program, and NCCP Making Headway training is required.
Minimum 1 year of previous experience instructing children and youth in one or more of the following sports: Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball.
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development.
Evidence of continuing professional development in working with children and youth.
Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate their achievements and contributions.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules, including weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.
Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Nice To Haves

Current certification in Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED or Standard First Aid and CPR-C, is an asset.

Responsibilities

Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria.
Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans.
Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
Coach and develop participants to meet success.
Communicate (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Supervisor.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program.
Set up and take down recreational, program and other equipment as required, check that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and remove damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
Assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location, in collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.