What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Sports Instructor (Tennis) position at YMCA of Greater Rochester?
Description
$16.50/hr. and a Free YMCA Membership
Weekday Hours Available!
Under the direction of the Director or Coordinator, the Youth Sports Instructor will teach all levels of sports. The member relations aspect of this position requires that relationship building be the number one priority at all times, attending to the needs and requests of health seekers, members, and all people within the YMCA in a courteous and friendly manner. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and coordinate all sports games/leagues.
- Teach sports skills to kids from beginners to advanced.
- Ensure proper care and storage of sports equipment.
- Supervision of participants at all points of the day.
- Provide guidance to Youth Sport Assistant to ensure safe and successful sports games.
- Ensure constant and proper communication with parents.
- Generate new ideas to implement into the schedule.
- Supervise and help train volunteers.
- Act as a role model for YMCA Core Values.
- Create a climate that fosters YMCA goals and a fun, engaging atmosphere for all participants.
- Attend all trainings and meetings as required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school degree, GED, or equivalent
- This position requires practical and technical knowledge of all levels of sports.
- This person must be motivated, energetic and able to communicate with participants and parents.
- CPR/First Aid certification is required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times.
- Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting.
- Ability to remain calm, objective and respectful in potentially stressful situations
- Ability to move around the gym/field to assist children and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.
- Ability to lift equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in all elements (i.e. outside in all weather)
- Ability to move from program site to branch or site to site, and is required to enter all YMCA environments including, program space, buses, schools, pools, and program area.
The YMCA of Greater Rochester provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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