What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pickleball Engagement Instructor - Chandler / Gilbert Family YMCA position at VALLEY OF THE SUN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?
The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR:
- Maintains records as required.
- Prepares lesson plans for all skill levels.
- Organizes and puts away class equipment.
- Attends all staff meetings and required training.
- Conveys information on programs and schedules.
- Follows all policies, rules, regulations and safety procedures.
- Motivate and lead class participants through fun, enjoyable classes.
- Serves as a role model to participants and lives the vision and values of the YMCA movement.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and helps them connect with the YMCA.
- Instructs pickleball lessons, clinics, and engagement programs in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
- Creates a mission-based environment which enables everyone to be engaged in the YMCA movement.
- Adheres to abuse risk management responsibilities and mandated reporting requirements.
*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR:
- Minimum age 18.
- Must enjoy teaching others.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Ability to demonstrate pickleball instructor skills.
- Prior coaching or instructional experience preferred.
- Current state approved First Aid, CPR/AED Certificate.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions under stress.
- Ability to incorporate YMCA Program Goals into each session.
- A positive energetic attitude with the ability to motivate others.
- Knowledge of pickleball rules, techniques, and instructional methods.
- Ability to effectively communicate with members, peers and supervisors.
- Must be observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly in emergencies.
PART TIME BENEFITS:
- Free YMCA Staff Membership
- Discounted Family Membership
- Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
- Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
OUR YMCA CULTURE:
The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.
Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.