Specialty Sports Instructor - Volleyball

YMCA of Metro Atlanta•Marietta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sports Director(s), the Sports Specialty Instructor is responsible for implementing sport specific training and skill development. The Sports Specialty instructor demonstrates and explains the skills and rules of sports to individuals or groups. They help beginners learn basic rules, stances, grips, movements, and techniques of a game and helps experienced athletes to sharpen their skills. This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols, and Member Services Guidelines and Non-negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, member/staff safety, and communication with members and staff.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older and high school diploma or GED
Must have a 2+ years of experience in coaching or instructing OR 2+ years competitive experience at the college level or equivalent in the sport
Must currently hold or be able to acquire any required certification for sport.
Knowledge of how to instruct the sport including the rules and technique
Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants
High degree of interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service skills to tactfully enforce all rules and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
Required certifications: Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Concussion course online; Must obtain any other certifications including CPR/First Aid required for the position within 30 days of hire date
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Criminal background check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

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