What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pickleball Sports Trainer position at YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids?
Description
OUR CULTURE:
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!
The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff members—front-line, management, full- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:
- Enrollment: Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
- Satisfaction: Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
- Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
- Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
- Ownership: Staff and volunteers encourage members to “own” the YMCA, using words such as “we,” “us,” and “our association” (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Pickleball Sports Trainer will plan, develop, and implement the pickleball program curriculum while ensuring a safe, fun area for all participants to interact and enjoy. This position requires face-to-face leadership in these programs and may involve early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises and instructs pickleball lessons.
- Develops and leads weekly lessons
- Maintains supervision of participants
- Enforces safety standards
- Follows emergency procedures
- Sets up equipment
- Supervises volunteers
- Monitors the use of the facilities
- Implements Character Development in programs
- Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Handles member/parent complaints
- Prepare any additional materials needed for classes or clinics
- Maintains records of attendance
- Provides outstanding member service
- Assists in promoting and ensuring participant retention
- Promotes a safe and welcoming environment for all
- Abides by all YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids policies and procedures
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association.
COMPENSATION
$20.00 - $24.71 ; Part Time, Non Exempt (up to 25 hours/week)
BENEFITS:
- Free YMCA Individual Membership
- 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
- 403(b) retirement savings account
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
- Community Discounts, and more!
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year or more related years of experience in pickleball programming and instruction; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
- Pickleball certification preferred.
- Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
- YMCA experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
- Pickleball Instructor Certification preferred.
- State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
- Blood Borne Pathogen training
- CPR Certification required within the first 90 days
- First Aid Certification required within the first 90 days
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL:
0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.
Salary : $20 - $25
