Sports Instructor

The YMCA of Pawtucket is seeking a Sports Instructor to lead a group of children and adults of all ages instructing sports classes. Classes are on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Candidate must possess excellent child/parent communication skills, expertise in a variety of sports and the ability to work independently.

Essential Functions:

• Coaches sports programs using provided curriculum and curriculum of their own design emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship and the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
• Demonstrates designed skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development.
• Maintains group focus and attention to activities being run, has strong coaching presence able to positively redirect participants where needed.
• Meets players where they are at in age and skill level. Challenges them with achievable skills, drills and games appropriate for their age group. 
• Maintains a safe playing environment by reducing risks, ensures guidelines are followed, and age appropriate play. 
• Prepares for each class session reviewing and practicing skills, drills and activities. Sets up play field in advance, cleans up after. 
• Provides feedback to players in real time to help them improve their skills, uses positive encouragement and motivational statements. 
• Serves as a role model setting the tone of expected behavior.
• Communicates with parents. Shares successes, challenges and information in a professional and respectful manner. 
• Keeps accurate records for attendance.
• Ensures policies and procedures for attendance, participation and safety are followed at all times. 
• Attends meetings, required trainings, events and additional functions within the YMCA as needed.
• To be seen as a leader for our Y by engaging with families, children and other Y employees. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to understand and comply with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention policies.
• Completion of criminal background check and screening in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Completion of required Child Abuse Prevention training prior to and throughout employment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with youth.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).