What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Instructor position at YMCA Of Attleboro Norton?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
This is a seasonal position with the Attleboro YMCA, a leading non-profit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering a diverse and engaging curriculum that encourages campers of all abilities to have fun and work together as a team while engaging in physical activity.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains safety of all camper athletes while participating in specialty sports programs.
- Create a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and engaging environment for campers.
- Maintain a face-count of campers under your supervision at all times.
- Promote the unique talents and diverse abilities of campers by establishing a welcoming environment.
- Facilitate and actively engage in games, activities, and events with campers with a focus on good sportsmanship.
- Monitor interactions between campers to ensure healthy dialogue and offer guidance on conflict resolution as needed.
- Create a sense of belonging for campers through shared experiences and teambuilding activities.
- Attend all mandatory YMCA staff meetings, team meetings and staff trainings.
- Abide by all camp and YMCA policies & procedures.
- Actively promote camp and the Attleboro YMCA.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized program space, is punctual, arriving ready to run a sports program with ideas and equipment needed.
- Assist the Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Program Coordinator with identifying and planning theme days and planning corresponding STEM activities.
- Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
- Remains calm, professional and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
- Maintain positive rapport and open communication with staff, campers, and parents / guardians.
- Promote and participate in all theme activities with enthusiasm.
Qualifications
Must maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Work Environment and Physical Demands
YMCA Competencies (Leader)
