Instructor CY Programs Sports

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Oshawa, ON

3h•$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
Current NCCP Basketball Coaching certification (Learn to Train level)
Minimum 1-year previous experience Instructing Children and Teens in Basketball
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development
Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
Evidence continuing professional development in working with children and youth
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication 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
Job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.
Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: Standard First Aid & CPR level 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