Specialty Sports Instructor - Pickleball

YMCA of Metro Atlanta•Marietta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is a leading non-profit in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, dedicated to positively impacting lives and communities across Georgia. The organization serves over 3,000 children with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning, provides 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, camps, and leadership programs, offers programs and services to over 200,000 members for connection and wellness, and engages over 25,000 volunteers and donors. Under the direction of the Sports Director(s), the Sports Specialty Instructor is responsible for implementing sport-specific training and skill development. This role involves demonstrating and explaining sports skills and rules to individuals or groups, helping beginners learn basic techniques, and assisting experienced athletes in sharpening their skills. The instructor must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, emphasizing member service, program knowledge, member/staff safety, and communication. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is an association of volunteers, members, and staff, open to all, with programs and services that build spirit, mind, and body, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Joining the team means becoming part of a century-old legacy, working with passionate individuals to create meaningful change and lasting impact.

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.