Youth Sports Instructor

YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description

Job Title:  Youth Sports Instructor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                               Job Grade:  

Primary Department:  Youth Sports

Reports to: Youth Development Director

Revision Date: 08/20/2024                             Leadership Level: Leader

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body.  Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director the Youth Sports Instructor will help teach all levels of sports and character development in a positive atmosphere that will allow the participants to learn and grow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach sports skills to kids from beginners to advanced
2. Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
3. Teach participants about healthy lifestyles and nutrition
4. Act as a role model for YMCA Core Values
5. Help create a climate that fosters YMCA goals and a fun, engaging atmosphere for all participants
6. Proper care and storage of sports equipment
7. Supervision of participants at all points of the day
8. Generate new ideas to implement into the schedule
9. Supervise and help train volunteers
10. All duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate must have working knowledge of all principles of health and fitness. 
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Current Community CPR, First Aid, & AED required within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency