Sport and Activity Instructor - Hilltop YMCA

Location 2879 Valleyview Drive,Columbus, OH, 43204,United States Base Pay $12.00 / Hour Job Category Sports Employee Type Part Time Required Degree NONE Manage Others No Contact information Name Latoyia mosley Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs. Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports). Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Prepares and maintains field/gym/area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment. Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled. Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and depth perception. Depending on the sport/activity, the employee may be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained withing the first 60 days Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred. Summary Instructs classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes youth development and member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area