Sports Instructor Certified - Gymnastics
About The Position
The Certified Sports Instructor is a leader committed to program success and empowered to make decisions regarding the safety and well-being of program participants. The instructor is expected to be approachable and provide an enjoyable experience while teaching safe, challenging classes that promote self-discipline, fitness, and confidence. The instructor incorporates the YMCA values of honesty, respect, caring, faith, and responsibility into daily program activities. The role operates in an active, community-based environment and involves regular physical interaction with children, families, team members, and other stakeholders. It requires attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to respond appropriately in a changing environment. The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance of essential job functions. The hourly wage range is $12.77–$18.00.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to work with people of varied 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.
- Satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements; these 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.
- 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 and potentially stand or sit for extended periods.
- Ability to complete required certifications and perform essential duties and responsibilities of direct reports, as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Teach safe and challenging classes.
- Plan classes tailored to students’ skill levels, including new techniques, practice of basic moves, and sport-appropriate language.
- Demonstrate techniques and help students improve their own techniques.
- Motivate participants through promotional levels or recitals to build confidence.
- Follow the class format stated 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 promotion requirements, where 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 annual 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
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
