Volleyball Instructor

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
A Volleyball Instructor is responsible for the set-up, take-down, site supervision, safety and welfare of the youth and spectators making sure that all related guidelines and regulations are followed, and making sure the program is run smoothly and efficiently and to have a positive environment for all parties involved with the program.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:
1. Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
2. Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
3. Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
4. Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
5. Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Overarching Goal: Through their planning, actions and daily work creates and fosters a welcoming environment for all persons of all backgrounds and abilities and has a positive, nurturing relationships with staff and children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers and program partners. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall YMCA experience.


1. Attend scheduled and assigned sessions.
2. Conduct the sessions following the outline or program plan.
3. Employ best practices in skill progression through drills and practices which match the individuals players ability.
4. Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and lives the YMCA mission, vision, and values of the YMCA movement of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
5. Responsible for opening and closing at each site clinics, practice, or games if schedule which includes being present for set-up and break-down of the space and required equipment.
6. Conduct a safe environment for all players, spectators, parents, coaches, and officials.
7. Be knowledgeable about the program share information, respond to inquiries, direct players, coaches, and spectators.
8. Be the visible and identifiable YMCA staff member.
9. Ensure participants are properly registered with a formal registration form and all fees paid. Instruct participants that are not on the roster that they must be registered before participating in the program.
10. Take inventory of equipment before during and after the season. Contact direct supervisor in a formal or written manner on missing, lost or needs replaced items when necessary.
11. Assist and be available to parents or other involved parties before, during and after sessions
12. Communicate/Share any concerns or questions with direct supervisor in a time sensitive manner in the process or procedure prescribed.
13. Be knowledgeable about other Y sports, programs and membership and the Ys charitable mission.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Competency: Clusters of observable skills and behaviors needed to be successful within an organization or role.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Ys work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way, that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Ys cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.



OBSERVABLE BEHAVHIORS (Leader)
Express the Ys Cause & Culture
Create a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment
Deliver a high-quality experience
Serve others by welcoming, connecting and supporting
Invite Others to get involved and give back
Listen with the intent to support
See the Y as a lifelong connection.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have at least 2 years personal experience in the sport in a team setting with 2 years of experience in at a competitive level preferred
Ability to apply knowledge sports rules in an instructional and age-appropriate manner.
Experience in a leadership role as an instructor or coach in the assigned sport is preferred.
Experience or training in conflict resolution preferred
Experience in customer service in a service or retail setting preferred
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. Be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
May require physical effort while reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and climbing.
- Specifically, o Moving and changes in direction while on uneven ground o Carrying supplies to and from work locations, normally lifting less than 25lbs.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job site would be outside including heat, cooler temperatures, humidity, and moisture.

Salary : $14