Youth Sports Instructor
YMCA of Greater Hartford, Plainville, CT, United States
Youth Sports Instructor
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Youth Development Director the Youth Sports Instructor will help teach all levels of sports and character development in a positive atmosphere that will allow the participants to learn and grow.
Essential Functions:
Teach sports skills to kids from beginners to advanced
Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
Teach participants about healthy lifestyles and nutrition
Act as a role model for YMCA Core Values
Help create a climate that fosters YMCA goals and a fun, engaging atmosphere for all participants
Proper care and storage of sports equipment
Supervision of participants at all points of the day
Generate new ideas to implement into the schedule
Supervise and help train volunteers
All duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The candidate must have working knowledge of all principles of health and fitness.
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Current Community CPR, First Aid, & AED required within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirement:
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Youth Development Director the Youth Sports Instructor will help teach all levels of sports and character development in a positive atmosphere that will allow the participants to learn and grow.
Essential Functions:
Teach sports skills to kids from beginners to advanced
Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
Teach participants about healthy lifestyles and nutrition
Act as a role model for YMCA Core Values
Help create a climate that fosters YMCA goals and a fun, engaging atmosphere for all participants
Proper care and storage of sports equipment
Supervision of participants at all points of the day
Generate new ideas to implement into the schedule
Supervise and help train volunteers
All duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The candidate must have working knowledge of all principles of health and fitness.
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Current Community CPR, First Aid, & AED required within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirement:
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency