Sports Instructor Certified - Gymnastics
About The Position
The Certified Sports Instructor leads gymnastics classes and is committed to program success. The instructor makes decisions regarding the safety and well-being of participating members and non-members, remains approachable, and works to provide participants with an enjoyable experience. The role involves teaching safe, challenging classes that promote self-discipline, fitness, and confidence, while incorporating the YMCA values of honesty, respect, caring, faith, and responsibility into daily activities. This position operates in an active, community-based environment and involves regular physical interaction with children, families, team members, and other stakeholders. It requires continuous attention to detail, effective multitasking, and the ability to respond appropriately in a changing environment. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities consistent with applicable law. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver's license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings required by the position or applicable law. The stated wage range is $12.77–$18.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities and accommodate participants' different learning levels.
- Certification from a nationally recognized organization, or two years of sport-related education beyond high school.
- At least two years of instructor experience and strong knowledge of sport theory, training principles, techniques, and practices.
- Maintain all required active sport certifications, where applicable.
- Obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to walk, run, stand, climb, kneel, sit on the floor and return to standing, stoop, and jump.
- Ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds; may need to stand or sit for extended periods.
- Physical ability to complete required certifications and perform essential duties and responsibilities of direct reports, as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Teach safe and challenging classes.
- Plan classes and tailor them to participants' skill levels, including introducing techniques, practicing basic moves, and using language appropriate to the sport.
- Demonstrate techniques and help students improve their own techniques.
- Motivate participants to progress through promotional levels or recitals and build confidence.
- Follow the class format specified in the class description.
- Develop participants' leadership abilities through recognition, such as assistant instructor, junior leader, and student of the month.
- Schedule participant promotional testing or recitals.
- Maintain participant level records to meet general promotion requirements, if applicable.
- Place, pick up, and deliver orders for uniforms and other supplies to participants.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Complete incident reports for all accidents.
- Promote the sport program through yearly public demonstrations.
- Follow YMCA COVID-19 sanitation practices and standards, including maintaining the cleanliness of the lobby and wellness floors.
- Follow all YMCA policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
