Sports Instructor

Description

The YMCA of Greater Boston is searching for a Sports Instructor to lead a group of children and adults of all ages instructing sports classes. Classes are on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Candidate must possess excellent child/parent communication skills, expertise in a variety of sports, and the ability to work independently.

Department: Sports

Location: Roxbury YMCA

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

• 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.

• 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.

• Energetic, motivated and well organized individual who has a passion for children and sports.

• 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).

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Other

Industry: Non-profit Organizations