Sports Instructor - South Asheville

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Asheville, NC

6d • $12

About The Position

As the Sports Instructor, you will assist in implementing and organizing a recreational league or clinic for the upcoming season. You will strive to deliver a quality program where participants can learn the fundamentals of the assigned sport.

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years of age or older.
• Ability to work with and supervise peers, encourage and motivate youth, and maintain a safe environment.
• Must have a general understanding of sports, rules of the game, and interest in working with sporting leagues.
• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time 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 essential functions of position and to supervise program activities

Responsibilities

• Knows and understands all YMCA policies and procedures and ensures that all these procedures are always consistently enforced.
• Assists as needed in emergency situations and as outlined in emergency procedures.
• Continuously exhibits honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, reliability, flexibility, maturity, and good decision-making skills.
• Engages with members, participants, co-workers, directors, and volunteers positively and professionally.
• Ensures participants’ safety.
• Implements programs for recreational league and clinic play.
• Effectively leads a program utilizing training curriculums.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Promotes and represents the mission and core values of the YMCA of WNC.
• Displays a professional, courteous, and tactful demeanor at all times.
• Always strive to display a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees