Sports Instructor

The West Suburban YMCA is hiring part-time sports instructors at both locations for a variety of sports including pickleball lessons and basketball instruction for children and adults.  Typical hours would be dependent on the times of the programs, but anticipating weekday and weekend mornings and afternoons.  Up to 12 hours a week.  $15-$20 an hour, depending on experience and certifications.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in sports classes as an instructor for classes within the sports department. 

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. 

MEMBER SERVICE STATEMENT: 

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Instructs sports classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines (i.e. keeping students safe, challenged, and actively engaged, maintain a safe learning environment, and enforcing gym and field rules & policies), having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
3. Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.  Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
4. Conveys information on sports programs and schedules; and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
5. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.)
6. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
7. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

1. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
2. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
3. Willingness to accept responsibilities and duties other than those assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Minimum age of 18. 
2. Certifications: CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid.  
3. Must have experience playing and teaching multiple sports to children.
4. Flexible schedule in the afternoons and possibly weekends.
5. Good role model, high integrity and professionalism, and adaptable.
6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
7. Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.  Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.

Physical Demands:  

1. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
2. Climbing, crouching, standing, sitting on floor, kneeling, swimming, carrying (50 lbs), pushing, lifting (50 lbs) and walking.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.

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