Ninja Coach

Ninja Coach | Andover YMCA Community Center | $18.00 per hour
At a Glance:
Bring energy, movement, and fun to the YMCA as a Ninja Coach! You’ll lead engaging NinjaZone classes that help youth build confidence, strength, coordination, and new skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Schedule:

• Part-time
• Schedule varies based on class and program needs
• May include afternoons, evenings, and weekends
  

Pay:
The salary for this position is $18.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.
1.    Job Summary:
The Ninja Coach is responsible for working with children to help identify their potential through NinjaZone sport by providing high-quality instruction and guidance. Teach fun and safe classes that create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Assist in membership development and retention by effectively building community within the class. Modify classes to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
2.    Essential Functions:

• Instruct and lead high-energy, movement-based NinjaZone classes in accordance with NinjaZone curriculum.
• Review lesson plan, know instructional materials, set up space with appropriate equipment.
• Create a fun and safe environment for youth to explore, move and grow.
• Administer program evaluations, provide feedback to youth through instruction and written progress reports.
• Understand the needs and goals of participants and provide them with a positive, enjoyable environment.
• Respond to and report any accidents or incidents.
  

3.    Relationships:
This position reports to the Health and Wellness Director who reports to Branch Management. Work closely with other YMCA Team Members and program participants.
4.    Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Complete formal NinjaZone training upon hire.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certified, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to individually lead a class and motivate participants.
• Ability to respond calmly to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to set up, move and store class equipment.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in improving health, fitness and futures of youth. 

Preferred:

• Experience working with children, fitness or youth sports.
• Supervisory experience.
• Bi/multilingual.

5.    Work Conditions: 

• Ability to stand on feet majority of work shift.
• Stretch, bend, lift up to 50lbs, and move equipment on a regular basis.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

6.    Additional Notes: This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive.