The YMCA of Greater Boston is searching for a Sports Instructor to lead a group of children and adults of all ages instructing sports classes. Classes are on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Candidate must possess excellent child/parent communication skills, expertise in a variety of sports and the ability to work independently.
Education & Experience:
- One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an sports coach or volunteer.
- CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications, Child Abuse Prevention Training. These trainings are provided upon hire.
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent relationship building and conflict resolution skills in order to facilitate positive relationships with parents, staff, children, and community partners.
- Excellent coaching skills providing clear instruction, feedback and positive motivation.
- Detail oriented, strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to manage small and large groups children and/or adults
Qualities Needed:
- Energetic, motivated and well organized individual who has a passion for children and sports.
Essential Functions:
- Coaches sports programs using provided curriculum and curriculum of their own design emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship and the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
- Demonstrates designed skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development.
- Maintains group focus and attention to activities being run, has strong coaching presence able to positively redirect participants where needed.
- Meets players where they are at in age and skill level. Challenges them with achievable skills, drills and games appropriate for their age group.
- Maintains a safe playing environment by reducing risks, ensures guidelines are followed, and age appropriate play.
- Prepares for each class session reviewing and practicing skills, drills and activities. Sets up play field in advance, cleans up after.
- Provides feedback to players in real time to help them improve their skills, uses positive encouragement and motivational statements.
- Serves as a role model setting the tone of expected behavior.
- Communicates with parents. Shares successes, challenges and information in a professional and respectful manner.
- Keeps accurate records for attendance.
- Ensures policies and procedures for attendance, participation and safety are followed at all times.
- Attends meetings, required trainings, events and additional functions within the YMCA as needed.
- To be seen as a leader for our Y by engaging with families, children and other Y employees.