YMCA of the Roses
Youth Sports Instructor Job at YMCA of the Roses in York
YMCA of the Roses, York, PA, United States, 17401
Basketball Instructor for classes beginning September 9th to instruct ages 4-11 (in small groups) on Saturdays from 9am-noon and additional hours during the week if interested. Must be at least 18 years old.
Soccer Instructor for classes beginning September 9th to instruct ages 4-11 (in small groups) on Saturdays from 9am-noon. Must be at least 16 years old.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a sports program. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Instruct sports classes/events of up to approximately 10-30 youth
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
o Stationary Position - Seldom
o Reaching - Occasionally
o Move/Traverse - Frequently
o Pulling/Pushing - Occasionally
o Position self to move about with agility (upright or lowered to the floor) - Occasionally
o Lifting - Frequently
o Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
Visual Requirements
Soccer Instructor for classes beginning September 9th to instruct ages 4-11 (in small groups) on Saturdays from 9am-noon. Must be at least 16 years old.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a sports program. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Instruct sports classes/events of up to approximately 10-30 youth
- With the program agenda provided by the Sports Director, instruct participants in the proper techniques of the major sports offered during different times of the year
- Promote character counts values (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility)
- Ensure all equipment is used properly, cleaned, and returned to the appropriate locations
- Set-up and clean-up before and after class each day
- May assist in events such as Kids Night Out, Healthy Kids Day, races, etc.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Engaging Community
- Developing Others
- Functional Expertise
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1 year working with youth or in a leadership position preferred
- Knowledge in teaching/instructing the fundamentals of one or more of these sports: basketball, soccer, t-ball/baseball, flag football, volleyball, and floor hockey
- Must have or obtain CPR and AED certification
- Must have or obtain clearances for working with youth
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physical Requirements
- Light - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
- Body Position and Movement (Seldom-1-10%, Occasionally-10-30%, Frequently 30-60%, Continuously 60-100% of the time)
o Stationary Position - Seldom
o Reaching - Occasionally
o Move/Traverse - Frequently
o Pulling/Pushing - Occasionally
o Position self to move about with agility (upright or lowered to the floor) - Occasionally
o Lifting - Frequently
o Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
Visual Requirements
- Detect and visually follow moving objects
- Auditory (Hearing) Requirements
- Ability to hear voices, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds to communicate, and respond to alarms/emergencies
- Hazardous Conditions/Materials Exposure
- Possible frequent exposure to outdoor elements