Sports Instructor - Basketball/Volleyball Job at YMCA of South Florida in Pembro

Sports Instructor - Basketball/Volleyball

Job Category: Sports

Requisition Number: SPORT003187

Posted: February 3, 2025

Type: Part-Time

Locations

Pembroke Pines, FL 33029, USA

Description

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Sports Director or Coordinator, the Sports Instructor plans and teaches various Youth Sports to participants ages 3 through 17. This individual will act as a liaison between the director and the staff, dispersing group communications.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:

1. Arrives at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the work shift.
2. Develops and plans age-appropriate Youth Sports for YMCA participants.
3. Collaborates with the Program Director to coordinate and promote the Y’s Youth Sports throughout the community.
4. Plans, supervises, and implements programs in accordance with YMCA of South Florida core values, policies, and Risk Management and Safety procedures.
5. Demonstrates, models, and gears the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, disabilities, special talents, and developmentally appropriate activities.
6. Ensures that the arrangement, appearance, decor, and environment of the classroom are safe and conducive to learning.
7. Maintains excellent communication with parents regarding youth sports, progress, achievements, and/or concerns.
8. Attends YMCA functions such as staff meetings and program events.
9. Participates in ongoing professional development training and attends coaches meetings as required by the Program Director.
10. Works closely to train and help volunteers on Youth Sports coaching.
11. Follows the YMCA of South Florida Risk Management procedures by reporting any incident/accidents to Program Director and/or Human Resources within 24 hours.
12. Other duties as needed based on Family Center or Program Site requirements or needs.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

1. Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders.
2. Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA.
3. Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities.
4. Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or letter on High school letterhead with graduation intent date.
• Two or more years of experience participating in, or teaching various Youth Sports to children or comparable experience preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).

Other skills and abilities:
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults including program participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Passionate about sports.
• High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with parents/guardians.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, resulting in an exceptional sports experience.

Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics 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. Primarily works in an outdoor pool environment.

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift/move, set up, and store equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Must be in good physical health with a full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in