Certified Sports Instructor - Rec Plus Soccer Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the health

and well-being of children, adults and families in your community. Working at the YMCA

you’ll discover more than a job – you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference

in the community.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Certified Sports Instructor is a leader who shows a high level of commitment to

program success. An instructor has the authority to make decisions regarding the safety and

well-being of all members and non-members who may be participating within the program.

Instructors shall always be approachable and dedicated to providing participants with the

most enjoyable experience possible. The Certified Sports Instructor shall teach safe

challenging classes, which promote self-discipline, fitness and confidence. In addition, the

Certified Sports Instructor will incorporate the values of honesty, respect, caring, faith and

responsibility into the daily functions of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Teach safe and challenging classes.
• Plan classes and tailor them to the skill level of the students to include new techniques, the practice of basic moves and language appropriate to the sport.
• Demonstrate techniques and help students perfect their own techniques.
• Motivate participants to succeed through each promotional level or recital in order to build confidence.
• Adhere to class format as listed in class description.
• Develop and oversee leadership abilities in participants through recognition, i.e., assistant instructor, junior leader, and student of the month.
• Schedule promotional testing or recitals of participants.
• Maintain records of participant’s level to meet general requirements for promotion, if applicable.
• Place, pick-up and deliver orders for uniforms and other supplies to participants.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Fill out incident reports for all accidents that occur.
• Promote the sport program through yearly demonstrations to the public.
• Abide by YMCA COVID-19 sanitation practices / standards to include maintaining the cleanliness of the Lobby and the Wellness floors
• Follows all YMCA policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader) :

QUALIFICATIONS :

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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.

BACKGROUND CHECKS :

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum

requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks,

E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and / or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS).

Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and / or drug

testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and / or maintain the

requirements of this position