Sports Skill Instructor (Whitaker)

Responsible for leading and teaching youth sports skill classes in a manner consistent with the parameters established by the YMCA. A sincere interest and enjoyment in working with and teaching youth the principles of this sport as well as the YMCA character development values. Must be knowledgeable in the specific sport. 

Must be available afternoons/evenings.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Arrives 15 minutes prior to class for set up 
• On the first day of class you must introduce yourself to participants and parents. 
• Be available for parents before class each week for parents that may have questions 
• Always take roll and learn the children’s names 
• Stretch out at the beginning of class 
• Teach children proper skills needed to play the sport they are learning. Teach it at their age level. 
• Use the games approach to make it more fun for the children to learn the proper skills 
• Teach the children about being fair, waiting for their turn in line and keeping their hands to themselves 
• Enforce sportsmanship and de-emphasize winning 
• At the end of every day of the class, huddle everyone together and put a hand in the center. Then yell out the name of the sport that you have been teaching them. 
• Make sure you know where the children are running off to at the end. If they are outside, DO NOT let them run inside to the YMCA without their parent or YMCA staff. If they are inside, DO NOT let them run upstairs without their parent or YMCA staff unless they are 10 years old or older. Make sure every child has a ride home before leaving the site. 
• Make it fun for the participants .

BENEFITS 
FREE city-wide YMCA membership 
Discounted Program Fees 
Flexible Work Schedules 
Training Opportunities 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
To successfully accomplish this job, an individual must be competent in performing each essential duty. The person must be able to take initiative, have strong time management skills and work independently in performing the duties of Youth Sports Skills. The person must have excellent human relation skills and be able to work effectively with staff members, volunteers and the public. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.