NinjaZone Instructor - French Creek YMCA

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The Ninja Zone instructor is responsible for providing age‑appropriate sports programs and branch activities, implementing program plans, and supervising activities in the gym and at program sites. The instructor keeps gym/program sites clean, recognizes potential hazards, and communicates and eliminates hazards relative to program areas.

• Plan all activities in advance, be prepared to be on time, with proper material, equipment, and in proper attire.
• Incorporate YMCA Character Development values into every lesson.
• Maintain class/participant attendance and student skill accomplishment records.
• Keep the gym area clean, recognize potential hazards, and communicate and eliminate hazards relative to program areas.
• Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Ensure all classes taught are in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child‑abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintain positive relations with patrons and other staff; model relationship‑building skills in all interactions.
• Responsible for following the child‑abuse and neglect reporting process, including completion of the Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696‑Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, Branch Executive, Risk Management and Human Resources Department(s). All employees of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland are mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

Education:

High school diploma required;
Associate's degree in a related field preferred.

• Minimum of one year’s experience in programming/program growth (youth‑oriented programming and sports).
• CPR and First Aid certification and safety training required within 90 days of hire.
• Adhere to Bloodborne Pathogens standards and attend annual training.
• Program expertise to instruct/lead class(es) or team(s) when assigned instruction is unavailable.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated team player.
• Ability to model the key attributes:
  Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing, and Determined.
• Commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.