Specialty Sports Instructor - Multi Sports

Specialty Sports Instructor – Multi Sports

Apply for the Specialty Sports Instructor – Multi Sports position at YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta.

As a thought‑leader and best‑in‑class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community‑building, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta serves more than 200,000 members, 58,000 youth and teens, and over 3,000 children with high‑quality programs. We are committed to empowering all, especially children, to reach their full potential.

Under the direction of the Sports Director(s), the Sports Specialty Instructor implements sport‑specific training and skill development. The instructor demonstrates and explains skills and rules, helps beginners learn basic techniques, and assists experienced athletes in sharpening their abilities. Performance must align with the YMCA’s policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives, emphasizing member service, program knowledge, and safety.

• Provide instruction in sports activities.
• Participate in special events and activities related to their sport.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
• Create an environment that supports program goals through diverse activities and instruction.
• Answer inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, or stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

• Must be 21 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of coaching or instruction experience, OR 2+ years of competitive experience at the college level or equivalent in the sport.
• Must currently hold or be able to acquire required sport certification.
• Knowledge of sport rules and technique.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants.
• High degree of interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Required certifications:
  Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Concussion course; CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Criminal background check.

The employee may be required to stand, walk, run, sit, handle or feel objects, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Position offered through YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Benefits include competitive salary, health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. Full‑time role located at Forsyth County Family YMCA.

• Pass pre‑employment background check including criminal record, drug screening, and motor‑vehicle record.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.