Volleyball Skills Instructor

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Volleyball Skills Instructor plans and teaches specialty classes for youth and adults, following YMCA standards and guidelines or other nationally recognized certifications. The role requires creating age-appropriate activities, supporting participants’ progress, fostering positive relationships, and maintaining a safe, professional class environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school degree or equivalent work or education experience.
Must be a positive role model for children and display emotional maturity and stability.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age- and developmentally appropriate program activities.
Previous experience with diverse populations.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Ability to lead a class independently and motivate and educate members.
Complete required Child Abuse Prevention training and certifications before the first shift.
Complete required safety and prevention trainings annually.
Obtain YMCA-approved basic life-saving certifications, such as CPR, First Aid, and AED, within the first 60 days of hire.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform the essential functions and safely supervise children’s activities.
Visual acuity for reading computer screens or documents and making changes as necessary.
Ability to maintain alertness and concentration, analyze problems, recommend solutions, multitask, and work accurately with attention to detail.
Organizational and time-management skills, initiative, and ability to work within deadlines.
Ability to stoop and bend repetitively and regularly lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, run, participate in sports, and respond to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a related specialty.
At least one year of experience leading or instructing in a specialized area.

Responsibilities

Plan and instruct specialty classes for youth and adults in accordance with YMCA standards and guidelines or other nationally recognized certifications.
Set up and take down class equipment, report equipment problems, and demonstrate proper care, storage, and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
Attend required staff meetings and approved trainings.
Maintain current certifications relevant to the specialty area.
Observe and discuss individual participant progress.
Develop rapport with members and respond to related questions.
Provide age-appropriate discipline and guidance while maintaining respect for children.
Discuss and promote YMCA programs and motivate participants to continue participating.
Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, parents, and children.
Maintain working knowledge of safety and emergency procedures, exercise sound judgment, and immediately report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Serve as the primary responder for accidents and incidents.
Complete required routine forms, including attendance and observation records and incident and injury reports.
Work outside normal scheduled hours when required for meetings, trainings, extended program hours, parent nights, or association events.
Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.