Instructor CY Programs Sports

YMCA of Greater TorontoOshawa, ON
$21Onsite

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

Benefits

  • Total compensation package
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