What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enrichment Instructor - Southwest Valley Family YMCA position at YMCA?
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.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENICIES:
- Inclusion
- Emotional Maturity
- Engaging Community
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 16 years of age (dependent of age of participants)
- Current state approved first aid certification.
- Current CPR
- One year or more of experience participating in, or working with, sports.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides instruction in one or more special program activities.
- Develops positive relationships with schools, parents and participants.
- Operates all equipment properly and promptly reports any problems.
- Maintains attendance and other records.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Motivates and leads participants in a variety of special programs.
- Communicates effectively with members, peers, participants, parents, volunteers and supervisor.
- Responds to safety and emergency situations.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Obtains a substitute instructor when needed.
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 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. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.
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.