Archery Instructor

Job Title: Archery Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Archery Instructor at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA oversees the development and operations of the archery program, ensuring the program meets its intended goals.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Instructs archery classes following program guidelines.
2. Teaches effective, safe, and fun classes.
3. Adapts class level to meet the objectives of the participants and offers a variety of intensity modifications as needed.
4. Provides clear explanations and uses verbal and visual cues.
5. Maintains required certifications.
6. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
7. Applies all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
8. Attends all staff meetings.
9. All other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication and Influence
• Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Archery discipline and experience required.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Level 1 USA Archery Instructor certification and remain compliant with all training standards/certifications.
• Physically able to lead classes at the appropriate level for participants.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent skills in dealing with high stress and crisis management situations appropriately.
• Basic knowledge of computers and ability to become proficient in AMA YMCA software.
• CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Understanding Your Biases, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required within 30 days of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise archery activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend, and lift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:

We recognize that you retain the option, as does the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA, of ending your employment with the organization at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. As such, your employment with the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is "at-will" and neither this letter nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific period of time.

BENEFITS:

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness benefits with unlimited doctor visits
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer insurance options
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedules
• 12% paid retirement after meeting eligibility requirements
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA individual membership and discounted program fees
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off after meeting eligibility requirements
• Inclusive culture
• Consistent hours
• Opportunities to connect with your community through volunteer events