Sports Instructor

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA

Title : Youth Sports Instructor

Pay : $12 / hour

FLSA Status : Hourly Non-Exempt

Status : Part Time

Reports to : Sports Director / Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Sports Director and in accordance with the Christian mission and

purpose of the Great Miami Valley (GMV) YMCA Association, the Sports Instructor is

responsible for organizing, implementing, and officiating high-quality youth sports

programs, camps, and clinics.

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA ASSOCIATION SUMMARY :

OUR MISSION : To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build

healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

OUR IMPACT : To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children,

individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and

to exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and

responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises game activities to meet YMCA objectives. Keeps players safe by providing

an environment that follows the league rules and manages coaches and parents in

the best interest of the YMCA.

2. Attends staff meetings and trainings to learn, grow, and develop within the sports

department and the YMCA.

3. Works with other employees to provide excellent member experience.

4. Behaves in a way that reflects the core values of the Great Miami Valley YMCA and

utilizes those core values to teach the sport participants.

5. Effectively communicates with coaches and parents before, during, and after youth

sports games.

6. Communicates any issues from games, camps or clinics to the sports

director / coordinator.

7. Participates and assists with the Annual Support Campaign and collecting stories.

8. Can effectively tell Y story to communicate and promote the Y within their

community and social circle.

9. Dependable and reliable to meet the needs and duties assigned by the Sports

Director / Coordinator.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to

serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective,

supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions,

and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the

other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for

understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in

developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one

situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better

member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates

in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial

irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value

experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates

an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses

personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the

functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices

and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Minimum age of 15.

2. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include : completion of : Child Abuse

Prevention, CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens and New staff Orientation.

3. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

4. Reliable transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

2. Indoor / outdoor environment, intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and running

may be required.

3. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.

4. Reliable transportation and travel among branches and sports sites required.

5. On-site, regular schedule including evenings and weekends required.

Salary : $12