Specialty Sports Instructor - Volleyball

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

The Specialty Sports Instructor is responsible for implementing volleyball-specific training and skill development under the direction of the Sports Director(s). The instructor demonstrates and explains sport skills and rules, helping beginners learn fundamentals and experienced athletes sharpen their skills. Duties must align with YMCA policies, goals, mission, values, objectives, branch plans, safety protocols, and member service guidelines, with emphasis on member service, program knowledge, safety, and communication.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of coaching or instructing experience, or at least 2 years of competitive experience at the college level 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.
• Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Concussion online courses required; any other required certifications, including CPR/First Aid, must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must pass pre-employment background, criminal record, drug screening, motor vehicle record, and reference checks 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 activities and instruction that support program goals.
• Respond to inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, and other stakeholders, providing information or seeking answers in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Benefits

• The YMCA describes its benefits and career opportunities as excellent; no specific benefits are listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED