Preschool - Youth Sports Instructor

Position Overview

Under the guidance of the Sport & Recreation Director, this position is primarily responsible for the planning, executing, and interacting with members and non-members during daily activities for various age groups throughout the Field House and/or outdoor fields. This position will lead the youth volleyball program and volleyball summer camps. The Sports and Recreation Instructor is to provide a safe environment for all participants and members while ensuring superior member service.

The Sports & Recreation Instructor will also assist with volleyball class supervision, organization, communications and the execution of Sport & Recreation policies and procedures.

• PROGRAM EXECUTION The Sports and Recreation Instructor is to develop plan and execute activities and programs in the Sport & Recreation department. The Sport & Recreation Instructor is to be actively engaged and supervise children/participants, focusing on their safety, needs and enrichment. They are to provide positive member service and abide by all policies and rules of the South Shore YMCA.
• STAFF ENGAGEMENT AND TEAMWORK Work with fellow YMCA staff members and treat them with respect. Perform other tasks and/or duties deemed necessary by the Sport & Rec Director and/or Assistant Director. Monitor and communicate with supervisor all staff related issues and concerns. Attending all staff meetings, maintaining and update when required proper certifications.
• MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT Provide welcoming member service. Interact with members in a friendly, engaging and professional manner. Respond to inquiries and solve problems. Creates a supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new families, and connects families to the YMCA’s cause. Educate members of all policies and procedures of the YMCA. Be familiar with all information and answer questions about programs, schedules, and policies of the Sport & Recreation department.
  
  Ensure that the South Shore YMCA Child Protection Policies are fulfilled.
• FACILITY MANAGEMENT Assist in providing an area that is clean, safe and well maintained. Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and communicate to management any deficiencies in quantity and or quality of all equipment.
• VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT Support volunteers and their daily functions.
• COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT Assists in YMCA fund raising activities/events and engages in collaborative relationships with community organizations in order to strengthen support and build community.

• Mission and Community Oriented – Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Work effectively with people of all backgrounds and levels. Willingness to serve and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build supportive relationships with them.
• People Oriented – Remains calm in challenging situations and seeks to understand the underlying cause. Speaks and writes effectively. Develops rapport, relates well and takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Results Oriented – Discovers ideas to create and deliver a high-value member experience. Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, plans work, supports fundraising, and adheres to budgeting procedures.
• Personal Development – Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, pursues self-development and demonstrates flexibility.

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Experience working with children is preferred
• Knowledge/experience with volleyball
• Volleyball Certifications Preferred
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certifications
• The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, members, community leaders and other agencies is critical to this position. Effective teaching skills, the ability to deliver excellent member service, and a high level of enthusiasm are required.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated poise and professionalism when addressing concerns and interacting with people.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, swim and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.