Specialty Sports Instructor - Basketball

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta • Brookhaven, GA

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About The Position

The Specialty Sports Instructor is responsible for implementing basketball-specific training and skill development under the direction of the Sports Director(s). The instructor demonstrates and explains basketball skills and rules to individuals or groups, helping beginners learn fundamentals and supporting experienced athletes in sharpening their skills. Duties are performed in accordance with YMCA policies, mission, values, objectives, branch strategic plans, safety protocols, and member service guidelines. The role emphasizes member service, program knowledge, safety, and communication with members and staff. The position is at the Cowart Family Ashford Dunwoody YMCA.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• 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 are required.
• 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 screening, including criminal record, drug, 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 obtaining answers in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Benefits

• The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta states that it offers excellent benefits and career opportunities; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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