Youth Ninja ZONE Instructor

Scott County Family YMCA • Bettendorf, IA

46d • $12

About The Position

The Instructor provides enjoyable, high quality and safe instruction in specified sport to all individuals enrolled in the program.

Requirements

• High School degree preferred
• Prior experience in the specified sport required (gymnastics, cheer, tumbling, etc.)
• Able to lead and coach teams and individuals and have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment and the desire to work with all ages.
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines. Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times
• Must be able to pass background check
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Mandatory Reporter

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and live the YMCA mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement.
• Begin and end class on time; remain after class to answer participant or parent questions as needed.
• Convey information on specified programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refer students and parents to other programs.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students, parents, volunteers and staff; encourage parent involvement and identifying potential volunteers (for competitive teams).
• Gather feedback from members and share with supervisor to improve service.
• Maintain, clean, organize and put away needed class equipment; report any facility or equipment irregularities, unsafe conditions or feedback to supervisor verbally and in writing.
• Submit completed records on time (i.e. attendance, progress reports).
• Report any accidents, concerns, equipment troubles immediately. Fill out incident reports when needed and submit to supervisor.
• Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary YMCA financial development efforts, specifically the Annual Campaign.
• Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements and attend all in-service and staff meetings.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley.
• Regular and timely adherence to schedule/meetings; schedule/meetings should reflect the needs of the branch and team; including evenings and weekends. Follow established procedures for absences and secure approval from supervisor of a sub when needed.
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Branch Executive.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership!
• Discounts on programs
• Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
• Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements
• Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement Fund
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Schedules
• Career Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED