Sports Instructor
3 weeks ago
Part Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:30pm-5:25pm
Key Responsibilities Essential Functions:
- Coaches sports programs using provided curriculum and curriculum of their own design emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship and the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
- Demonstrates designed skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development.
- Maintains group focus and attention to activities being run, has strong coaching presence able to positively redirect participants where needed.
- Meets players where they are at in age and skill level. Challenges them with achievable skills, drills and games appropriate for their age group.
- Maintains a safe playing environment by reducing risks, ensures guidelines are followed, and age appropriate play.
- Prepares for each class session reviewing and practicing skills, drills and activities. Sets up play field in advance, cleans up after.
- Provides feedback to players in real time to help them improve their skills, uses positive encouragement and motivational statements.
- Serves as a role model setting the tone of expected behavior.
- Communicates with parents. Shares successes, challenges and information in a professional and respectful manner.
- Keeps accurate records for attendance.
- Ensures policies and procedures for attendance, participation and safety are followed at all times.
- Attends meetings, required trainings, events and additional functions within the YMCA as needed.
- To be seen as a leader for our Y by engaging with families, children and other Y employees.
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEducation & Experience:
- One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an sports coach or volunteer.
- CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications, Child Abuse Prevention Training. These trainings are provided upon hire.
- Excellent relationship building and conflict resolution skills in order to facilitate positive relationships with parents, staff, children, and community partners.
- Excellent coaching skills providing clear instruction, feedback and positive motivation.
- Detail oriented, strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to manage small and large groups children and/or adults
Qualities Needed:
- Energetic, motivated and well organized individual who has a passion for children and sports.
BenefitsWhy work at the Y? The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
- Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
- Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
- Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
- Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
- A healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you.
- Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
- Discounted or FREE family membership.
- Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
- Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)
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