Youth Coach, Ninja Zone - East Valley

YMCA • San Jose, CA

13d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ninja Zone Coach is responsible for creating a fun, safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experience for children participating in the YMCA of Silicon Valley's NinjaZone program. The Ninja Zone Coach leads classes that incorporate obstacle courses, gymnastics, parkour-inspired movement, strength, coordination, balance, agility, and character development.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a recreational, educational, athletic, camp, gymnastics, or similar setting.
• Ability to actively participate in and demonstrate physical activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment for children of varying abilities and skill levels.
• Experience in gymnastics, parkour, ninja/obstacle-course training, martial arts, cheer, dance, physical education, or another youth movement program.
• Experience working with children ages 18 months--9 years.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging NinjaZone classes for children ages approximately 18 months--9 years, adapting instruction to the age, ability, and developmental needs of participants.
• Teach age-appropriate movement skills including balance, coordination, agility, strength, flexibility, climbing, jumping, tumbling, and obstacle-course skills.
• Demonstrate and safely instruct NinjaZone activities and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
• Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
• Modify activities to accommodate different skill levels and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with children and families while providing excellent member service.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of all participants throughout each class.
• Follow YMCA safety, emergency, child protection, and risk-management policies and procedures.
• Conduct appropriate equipment and facility safety checks before and during programming.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians regarding participant progress, program expectations, and concerns.
• Assist with class setup, cleanup, transitions, and equipment organization.
• Maintain accurate attendance and other required program records.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as required.
• Support YMCA events, demonstrations, special programs, and other activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed