Sports Instructor Lead - Chula Vista

YMCA of San Diego County•Chula Vista, CA

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Instructor Lead is responsible for monitoring and supervising staff of youth and adult sports including practices, clinics, and games. The Lead ensures the safety of all participants in planning and implementing quality YMCA programming and will serve as a positive role model to all program participants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2+ years’ experience working with youth and adult sports
Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of athletes, parents, and staff of diverse ethnic populations
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
Ability to supervise and interact with staff and athletes
Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and supervise assigned youth and adult sport practices, clinics, and games. Prepares game schedules and confirm attendance
Prepare sports fields and courts for use including equipment set up and breakdown
Provide ongoing training, supervision, and support for all Sports Instructors and Sports Instructor Assistants
Maintain a safe environment ensuring playing areas are suitable for game play
Serve as a score keeper for assigned games
Maintain a positive relationship with staff, participants, volunteer coaches, and parents
Track attendance of participants in games, clinics, and practices, along with maintaining records
Ensure effective communication with parents, colleagues, volunteers, and participants
Ability to supervise and interact with staff and participants
The physical ability to lead in group activities and to perform related physical skills
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned