What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Instructor position at Greater Providence Young Men's Christian Association?
Position summary:
Provide quality sports instruction in accordance with YMCA standards. This is a part time position expected to be 10 hours per week.
Reports To: Program Director
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Provide enjoyable, high quality class instruction.
- Appropriately demonstrate and instruct proper exercises in accordance with program standards and guidelines.
- Set up and break down equipment as necessary.
- Sports instructor ensures to outlines the goals of the program.
- Find coverage for self in event of an absence and then notify the Program Director of the change.
- Provide encouragement during instruction while being an enthusiastic and positive representative of the YMCA.
- Be a member service ambassador, remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules; being prepared to provide personalized direction to other YMCA services.
- Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the fitness area, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
- Communicate with members, make them feel welcome and address them by name.
- Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
- Continually enhance professional development through certification trainings, additional workshops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material.
- Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- High School (GED) preferred.
- College background relating to youth, desired.
- Prefer to have previous experience and/or knowledge in areas offered.
Certifications / Training:
Willing to attend training and certifications to improve knowledge and program quality.
Within first two months of employment:
- CPR/ First Aid Certification
- Child Abuse Prevention
- All certifications must be renewed in a timely manner in accordance with general YMCA policies and based on fitness standards
