Sports Instructor

Job Title: Sports Instructor

Branch: Eastern Community YMCA

Position Type: Part-Time

Pay: $11.00 per hour

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo. We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many people we guide, teach, and protect every day. As leaders in the health and wellness field, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on our community. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares people for success? Their future begins now. And, so does yours.

Regardless of your role with us, you'll find so many things to love when you become part of our team. There's our fun, challenging work environment. There's the awesome team and supportive organization. You'll find that everyone in YMCA of Greater Toledo has the same goal: to prepare people for success and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, nurturing, positive...we're not just saying it. You'll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

General Function:

To provide leadership and instruction in all phases of the Sports Programs.

Know How / Qualifications:

Instructor must posses the ability to work with children of all ages and abilities. Strong background in sports is highly desirable.

Job Segments:

• Plan and outline lesson plan based on agreed upon program goals, making sure to include the YMCA's four core values of Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility.
• Work with the Sports Director to develop and manage leagues.
• Develop clinic curriculum to offer higher quality and inclusive programs for participants. Include in each class: Introduction, Warm-up, Review, Skill Development, Personal Growth and Safety.
• Prepare prior to each class any necessary equipment and supplies, being sure that class begins on time and ends on time.
• Insure proper use and storage of all equipment used in program. Keep the storage areas neat, reporting any damaged equipment to the Program Director.
• Prepare and distribute progress cards as needed.
• Be courteous, consistent, conscientious, helpful and most of all make sure each child participates fully and has FUN
• Keep Program Director informed of any changes/problems that arise.
• Ability to work weekday evenings and weekends as needed.
• Monthly 'touch-base' meetings with Sports Director and 'once-a-session' meetings with entire staff

Effect On End Result:

The Youth Sports Instructor/Staff will work as an integral part of a quality staff team dedicated to providing quality programming and experiences that fit the YMCA's mission. The youth sports staff will help each student grow personally, learn sportsmanship, clarify personal values, appreciate diversity, become better leaders and supporters, develop and strengthen family relationships and have fun through your direct involvement.

Why Work At The Y?

1. Future employers respect the Y

When future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

1. Every day is something new

Whenever you work or wherever you work, every day is a new adventure. One moment you'll be helping kids with homework and the next you'll be leading a big art project or games outside.

1. Free Y membership

When you work for the Y, we offer you all the perks of being a Y member including access to all branches and discounts on classes, child care, and camp.

1. The job is designed with your schedule in mind

Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for anyone

1. The best coworkers ever

Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don't be surprised if you leave your Y with great professional experience and new friends.

Along with competitive pay, the YMCA of Greater Toledo offers exceptions benefits which include the following:

• Complimentary YMCA membership for all employees. Full time employees will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for their entire family.
• A rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
• Full time employees are eligible to receive quality health insurance (medical, dental and vision) with affordable premiums.
• Full time employees also receive (at no cost to them) Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• All employees are eligible to participate in the YMCA's excellent retirement fund.

The YMCA of Greater Toledo is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.