Youth
Sports and Fitness Programs Instructor
Supervisor: Director of Health and Wellness
Prerequisites:
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16 years of age or older
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Teaching experience preferred
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Trained in First Aid & CPR or within first 60 days of
employment
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YMCA child abuse prevention training with first 60
days of employment
Specific Responsibilities:
Youth
Instructors need to have the adaptability to direct, control and/or
plan activities of groups of children.
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Communicate with parents about children’s progression
in class
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Be attentive to children and their needs
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Follow predesigned lesson plans
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Set up and put away all equipment needed for class
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Supports the
Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA:
Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the
YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing
to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong
commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and
his/her work.
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Builds
Community: Understands and embraces the role of
volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to
others and to the YMCA; practices effective
relationship-building techniques; understands the role of
fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission.
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Provides a
Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers
and Others:
Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for
members, participants, internal customers and others; builds
warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and
assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service
that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and
complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued;
initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to
serve and involve members, participants, internal customers and
others.
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Works
Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions;
consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner
within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies,
and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively
participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other
work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources
appropriately and efficiently.
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Uses Effective
Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Treats
everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays
integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a
clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people;
demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts
constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.
YMCA
Policy enforcement:
1.
Read, know, follow and enforce emergency procedures, YMCA policies,
rules, and health codes applicable to the facility.
2.
Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
3.
Be responsible for all scheduled hours and if necessary, follow
the appropriate substitution procedures. Failure to do so could
result in disciplinary action.
Staff Training:
1.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training and
other YMCA certification training. Keeping all personal
certifications and skills current. Also keeping up to date on
health related classes/lectures to provide the most current
information to our members
Effect on End Results:
Provide a safe and positive experience for all members in preschool
classes. Give the member the experience that makes them want to
come back tomorrow. Frequent interaction with members, class
participants and parents/guardians of class participants. All of the
staff time is spent directly with class participants in an
instructional environment. |
