What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor I- Youth Sports position at YMCA of the East Valley?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The IttyBitty Sports Lead works in partnership with the San Bernardino School District to provide an enriching, developmentally appropriate sports program for children ages 6 and younger. This role is responsible for leading engaging activities that promote fine motor skill development, physical fitness, and social-emotional growth in a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and passionate about creating positive early childhood experiences, while being comfortable traveling to various school sites across the city of San Bernardino, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and managing groups of up to 25 children at a time.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the San Bernardino School District, program leaders, and executive management to implement/ crate an engaging, age-appropriate sports curriculum aligned with early childhood development principles.
- Plan and lead physical activities, games, and exercises that support fine motor skills, coordination, and balance.
- Integrate social skill-building into activities, teaching concepts such as teamwork, sharing, and following directions.
- Adjust programming to meet the needs and developmental levels of all participants.
- Provide a fun, encouraging atmosphere that motivates children to participate and explore new skills.
- Travel to multiple school sites within the city of San Bernardino to deliver programming.
- Maintain open communication with parents/guardians, school district partners, program directors, and executive management.
- Ensure participant safety by following all supervision protocols, maintaining equipment, and keeping play areas clean and organized.
- Track participation, provide feedback, and make curriculum adjustments as needed to enhance program success.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to various school sites in San Bernardino.
- Associate’s Degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field preferred.
- Experience working with young children in a recreation, education, or sports environment preferred.
- Ability to design and implement creative, engaging lesson plans.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, parents, school district staff, program directors, and executive management.
- Proven ability to manage and engage groups of up to 25 children.
- Patience, adaptability, and enthusiasm for early childhood development.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before start date).
- Hours:
- Part-time, variable Monday – Friday 9 am – 3:30pm totaling 24 hours a week.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, run, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs. during activities.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
Communication: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.
Developing Others: Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others’ capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Innovation: Participates in the generation, experimentation, and implementation of new approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s mission and work.
Quality Results: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.
Background Check:
Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check/fingerprinting and physical examinations where required. YMCA of the East Valley participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $17 - $19