Summit Area YMCA
Summit Area YMCA is hiring: Sports Instructor (PART TIME) in Summit
Summit Area YMCA, Summit, NJ, United States, 07901
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job-you'll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The Summit Area YMCA (SAY) is seeking enthusiastic, energetic sports instructors to lead our youth sports classes and take them tot he next level. The Sports Instructor is responsible for instruction, follow-up, member relations and all other aspects of assigned class(es). They are to provide a safe, fun, friendly and well-rounded learning environment for child participants while adhering to the YMCA Supervision and Safety Standards.
You might be the right candidate if:
Salary & Benefits:
The salary for this position is starts at $16.50, based on experience. This Part Time position, up to 25 hours per week, works on site either the Summit YMCA or Berkeley Heights YMCA branch. Open shifts are weekday afternoons from 3:30pm - 7:45pm and weekends from 9:15am - 1:15m. The weekly scheduled hours may change based on program offerings and student registration.
The Summit Area YMCA offers generous employee benefits. Part-time benefits include a free YMCA membership, discounts on Y family membership, continued professional training and development courses, and an 12% contribution to the YMCA retirement plan upon eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you're from, we believe that we're stronger when we come together.
Essential Functions:
Requirements
Qualifications:
About the Summit Area YMCA:
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. An association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. Each year, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling, and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income and background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. When it comes to our employees, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values - responsibility, honesty, caring and respect - are integral to everyday operations.
Salary Description
Starting at $16.50
Part-time
Description
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job-you'll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The Summit Area YMCA (SAY) is seeking enthusiastic, energetic sports instructors to lead our youth sports classes and take them tot he next level. The Sports Instructor is responsible for instruction, follow-up, member relations and all other aspects of assigned class(es). They are to provide a safe, fun, friendly and well-rounded learning environment for child participants while adhering to the YMCA Supervision and Safety Standards.
You might be the right candidate if:
- You enjoy playing sports
- You have experience as a player or coach in basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, volleyball, or t-ball.
- You enjoy working with children and have a passion for teaching them new skills.
- You have availability to work weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Salary & Benefits:
The salary for this position is starts at $16.50, based on experience. This Part Time position, up to 25 hours per week, works on site either the Summit YMCA or Berkeley Heights YMCA branch. Open shifts are weekday afternoons from 3:30pm - 7:45pm and weekends from 9:15am - 1:15m. The weekly scheduled hours may change based on program offerings and student registration.
The Summit Area YMCA offers generous employee benefits. Part-time benefits include a free YMCA membership, discounts on Y family membership, continued professional training and development courses, and an 12% contribution to the YMCA retirement plan upon eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you're from, we believe that we're stronger when we come together.
Essential Functions:
- Instruct participants on the proper skills needed for the specific sport. Be an active instructor- no sitting down while teaching.
- Supervise class activities to ensure they are participating in a safe manner.
- Be enthusiastic and confident about what you are teaching and how children are performing.
- Properly store and maintain equipment. Report any damaged equipment to supervisor.
- Teach sport ethics and fundamentals of various sports and activities.
- Record daily attendance of your class(es) and submit rosters at the end of each session.
- Discipline children when necessary, in an appropriate manner using positive verbal reinforcement.
- Be appropriately dressed-no open toed shoes at any time in the gymnasium.
- Responsible for notifying the Sports Director of schedule problems with sufficient notice.
- Keep Sports Director informed of all first aid concerns, discipline or other significant problems.
- Record and report all incidents to the Sports Director immediately.
- Attend any scheduled staff meetings or training.
- Perform any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Sports Director.
- As an Ambassador for the Y, communicates to members, volunteers, and the general public that the Y is the nation's leading non-profit committed to strengthening the community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
- As an Ambassador for the Y, communicates to members, volunteers, and the general public that diversity and inclusion are core to the Summit Area YMCA mission. The SAY is open and inclusive of all people regardless of their ability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic background and we must all strive courageously against any discriminatory behavior and will always abide by the Summit Area YMCA's Diversity & Inclusion policy as explained in the Employee Handbook.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with children is preferred.
- Previous experience as a player or a coach for relevant sport. Like basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, volleyball, t-ball, Etc.
- A high school diploma or its equivalency is preferred.
- CPR / First Aid Certified.
About the Summit Area YMCA:
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. An association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. Each year, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling, and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income and background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. When it comes to our employees, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values - responsibility, honesty, caring and respect - are integral to everyday operations.
Salary Description
Starting at $16.50