Primary Summary:

The YMCA's focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Instruct a variety of sports, recreation, wellness, and enrichment programs for youth. Create a safe, enjoyable, positive, and inclusive environment that welcomes participants of all skill and ability levels. Provide a quality experience to participants and families.

Essential Functions:

• Instructs programs as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.

• May assist in the development of programming.

• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.

• Increase participant awareness of whole-person health.

• Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports any equipment needed to the supervisor.

• Accurately maintains related records.

• Conveys basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and, as appropriate, refers members to other YMCA programs and/or staff.

• Attends staff meetings and approved training as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old

• HS Diploma; College level education is preferred.

• Prior experience in education, recreation, physical education, teaching, or childcare is preferred.

• Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.

• Acquire and maintain the following certifications before the start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI): a. First Aid/ CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)

6. Requisite Risk Management/Safety Online Training Modules (completed before the start date and repeated annually).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

• Ability to be physically active to include, but not limited to, walking, sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, climbing, running, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.

• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the job's essential functions.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.