Specialty Sports Instructor - Cheerleading

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Norcross, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Sports Instructor is responsible for implementing sport-specific training and skill development under the direction of the Sports Director(s). The instructor demonstrates and explains the skills and rules of cheerleading to individuals or groups, teaching beginners basic rules and techniques and helping experienced participants sharpen their skills. Duties are performed in accordance with the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA’s policies, goals, mission, values, objectives, branch strategic plan, safety protocols, and member service guidelines. The role emphasizes member service, program knowledge, the safety of members and staff, and communication with members and staff. The position is located at the Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of coaching or instructing experience, or at least 2 years of college-level competitive experience or equivalent in the sport.
Must currently hold or be able to acquire any required sport certification.
Knowledge of how to instruct the sport, including its rules and techniques.
Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants.
Strong interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service skills to tactfully enforce rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
Must complete Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Concussion courses online; must obtain any other position-required certifications, including CPR/First Aid, within 30 days of hire.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must pass pre-employment checks, including criminal record check, drug screening, motor vehicle record check, and reference check, according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in sports activities.
Participate in special events and activities related to the sport.
Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
Create an environment with varied activities and instruction that supports program goals.
Respond to inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, and other stakeholders, providing information or finding answers in a timely manner.
Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
Conduct assessments of program participants.