Sports Instructor - Marion
About The Position
The Sports Instructor assists in implementing and organizing a recreational sports league or clinic for the upcoming season. The role delivers a quality program where participants can learn the fundamentals of the assigned sport. The position is part-time and hourly, based at Marion Corpening Memorial in Marion, North Carolina. Hours vary. Pay is $11.79–$14.73 per hour, based on experience and certifications. A $200 end-of-season bonus is available for employees who remain through the end of the season and either work all scheduled game days or at least 16 practice nights. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The organization serves communities through its YMCAs, program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia, and is committed to helping people reach their potential with dignity. Its core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The role requires a safe and positive environment for participants, professionalism in interactions, and consistent application of YMCA policies and procedures. The employee attends required staff meetings and trainings and represents the YMCA’s mission and core values.
Requirements
- Must be at least 14 years of age.
- Ability to work with and supervise peers, encourage and motivate youth, and maintain a safe environment.
- General understanding of sports and game rules, and interest in working with sports leagues.
- Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
- Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, and walk for extended periods throughout the facility.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and verbal instructions.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform the essential functions of the position and supervise program activities.
Responsibilities
- Know, understand, and consistently enforce YMCA policies and procedures.
- Assist as needed in emergency situations and follow emergency procedures.
- Engage positively and professionally with members, participants, coworkers, directors, and volunteers.
- Ensure participants’ safety.
- Implement recreational league and clinic programs.
- Lead programs effectively using training curriculums.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
- Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Western North Carolina.
- Maintain a professional, courteous, tactful, positive, and enthusiastic demeanor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations.
- Discounted membership for household members.
- Discounted program fees, including swim lessons, youth sports, and summer camp.
- Option to start a 403(b) smart savings account on the first day of employment and begin eligibility for the YMCA retirement plan.
- Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings.
- $200 end-of-season bonus for meeting the stated season attendance requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
