Specialty Instructor - YPlay Studio

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As a thought‑leader and best‑in‑class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community‑building, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non‑profits serving the Atlanta area. We are looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we are an association of like‑minded people—staff, volunteers, and members—at the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone, especially children, has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In one year, we provide over 3,000 children (ages 6 weeks through Pre‑K) with high‑quality literacy and STEAM‑infused learning; 58,000 youth and teens with sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities;

more than 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta.

Under the direction of the Director(s), the Specialty Instructor (non‑sports) is responsible for implementing specific training and skill development. The instructor demonstrates, explains, and teaches skills to individuals or groups, helping beginner learners. This position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols, and Member Services Guidelines and Non‑negotiables, with an emphasis on member service, program knowledge, safety, and communication.

• Provide instruction in non‑sports related activities.
• Participate in special events and activities related to your specialty.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
• Create an environment that provides various activities and instruction to support program goals.
• Answer inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, or other stakeholders and provide timely information or seek answers to provide when needed.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

• Must be 18+ years or older.
• Must have 2+ years of experience as a teacher or instructor, or be fluent in a language other than English if teaching that language.
• Must currently hold or be able to acquire any required certification.
• Knowledge of how to instruct.
• Ability to motivate, teach, and lead participants.
• High degree of interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service skills to tactfully enforce all rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Must obtain any other certifications, including CPR/First Aid, required for the position within 30 days of hire date.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, run, sit, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

This job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. and is subject to change at any time. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence, with a focus on values such as CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY.

• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Location:

Summit Family YMCA

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industries:
Non‑profit Organization Management

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.