Specialty Instructor; Tumbling​/Cheer Ages 3-13yrs

Specialty Instructor (Tumbling/ Cheer for Ages 3‑13yrs)

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Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs youth or adult classes in a specialized program area, such as dance, any martial arts, arts and humanities, etc.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Essential Functions

• Plans and instructs specialty classes for youth and adults following YMCA standards and guidelines or other nationally recognized certifications.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports equipment problems.
• Demonstrates proper care, storage of equipment and supplies, and cleaning of environment.
• Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required, and maintains current certifications relative to specialty area.
• Observes and discusses individual progress with participants, develops rapport with members and responds to related questions.
• Maintains respect of the child while providing discipline and guidance for children that is age appropriate.
• Discusses and promotes all YMCA programs, motivating participants to commit to long-term participation.
• Communicates effectively and exhibits a professional attitude with all other staff, parents and children.
• Possesses a working knowledge of safety and emergency procedures and exercises sound judgment, reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Serves as primary responder for all accidents and incidents.
• Completes routine and required forms, including attendance records, observation records, and incident and injury reports.
• May be required to work hours outside of normal work schedule for staff meetings, trainings, extended program hours, parent nights or association events.
• Any additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration
• Developing Others
• Emotional Maturity

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school degree or equivalent work/education experience.
• 1 year of experience in related specialty and 1+ years experience leading or instructing in specialized area preferred.
• Must be a positive role model to children and display emotional maturity and stability at all times.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age‑appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations; ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Position requires the ability to individually lead a class and to motivate and educate members.
• Child Abuse Prevention training and certifications required before the first shift; safety and prevention trainings required on an annual basis.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an active environment.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise children’s activities.
• Visual acuity is required for reading computer screens and/or documents and making changes as necessary/required.
• Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration.
• Requires analytical abilities and multitasking to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Requires accuracy and attention to detail, organization, and time management skills, while maintaining high initiative within deadlines.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with regular lifting up to 20 pounds. Ability to stand and walk for long periods, run and participate in sports.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations