Sports Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of a multi branch Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the Midcoast Maine community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position requires an individual who can safely and effectively lead classes for parents and their young children while providing a positive, nurturing and engaging environment.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and instructs parent and toddler exercise classes and activities which may include dance classes, functional fitness classes and others.
• Teaches various sports to children ages 3 - 10 years old.
• Capable and effectively working alone and with others.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports equipment problems.
• Create a positive experience for participants through professional and courteous behavior.
• Report all incidents/accidents to supervisor.
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Interact professionally with other employees, members, program participants, volunteers, donors, and other individuals within the community, always being mindful of maintaining donor confidentiality and the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing others
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work with parents and children from 6 months to 3 years old.
• Able to effectively communicate with parents and staff.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR (training available on site)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable about Y processes and procedures.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $16 - $17