Sports Instructor - Pickleball

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sports Instructor is responsible for organizing and instructing sport class in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment. This position may involve early morning, evening and weekend responsibilities. This job is performed to standard when all work is completed accurately and on time, with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

· Prepares and maintains field/gym/class area before and after program; organizes, sets up and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment

· Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled

· Leads energizing, fun, safe and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the coordinator, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals

· Ability to process, understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations

· Track participation, distribute program evaluations/customer surveys to improve quality of program and retention of participants

· Assist in parties and special events as needed

· Creates lessons plans/curriculum for review and substitution needs

· Maintain quality service by following organization standards

· Maintain facilities and equipment in safe working order

· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

· Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the River Valley Regional YMCA

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be 16 years of age with one year experience working with children; working papers as required

· Requires knowledge in sport or specialty plus 1 year experience working with children

· Requires current CPR, AED and First Aid certification plus corresponding certifications in specialty, as applicable

· Effective Communication; written, oral and through presentations

· Must have strong collaborative work ethic

· Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Ability to perform the following physical activities adequately: standing, sitting, squatting, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

· Ability to function under inside and outside environmental conditions

· Ability to lift or carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds

· Ability to perform the following sensory and communicative activities adequately: hearing and seeing; reading, writing, speaking English fluently. 

DECLARATIONS:

1. This job description is not all-inclusive and the Sports Instructor will also perform other reasonably related duties assigned by immediate supervisor and other management personnel.

2. The Association reserves the right to review or change the job responsibilities of this position to meet the needs of the Association as those needs continue to change.

3. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment