Sports Instructor Certified

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all and create spaces where people can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value people and embrace individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in the potential of people to grow, lead and become catalysts for change.

We are nurturing: we support individuals throughout their journey to reach their full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with our people.

Our culture is not a People & Culture initiative; it is how we lead, serve, develop talent, make decisions and deliver on the YMCA's mission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Sports Instructor is a leader who shows a high level of commitment to program success. An instructor has the authority to make decisions regarding the safety and well-being of all members and non-members who may be participating within the program. Instructors shall always be approachable and dedicated to providing participants with the most enjoyable experience possible. The Certified Sports Instructor shall teach safe

challenging classes, which promote self-discipline, fitness and confidence. In addition, the Certified Sports Instructor will incorporate the values of honesty, respect, caring, faith, and responsibility into the daily functions of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach safe and challenging classes.
• Plan classes and tailor them to the skill level of the students to include new techniques, the practice of basic moves and language appropriate to the sport.
• Demonstrate techniques and help students perfect their own techniques.
• Motivate participants to succeed through each promotional level or recital in order to build confidence.
• Adhere to class format as listed in class description.
• Develop and oversee leadership abilities in participants through recognition, i.e., assistant instructor, junior leader, and student of the month.
• Schedule promotional testing or recitals of participants.
• Maintain records of participant’s level to meet general requirements for promotion, if applicable.
• Place, pick-up and deliver orders for uniforms and other supplies to participants.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Fill out incident reports for all accidents that occur.
• Promote the sport program through yearly demonstrations to the public.
• Abide by YMCA COVID-19 sanitation practices/standards to include maintaining the cleanliness of the Lobby and the Wellness floors
• Follows all YMCA policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned