Sports Program Instructor - Freehold

Overview:

The Sports Program Instructor will carry out sport program curriculum, promoting skill development, good sportsmanship, healthy living and a passion for sport participation.

We are currently looking for sports instructors with experience or a background in basketball, soccer, and other familiar sports.

Responsibilities:

• Must always be on time and ready for your scheduled shift, which includes but is not limited to adhering to the established branch and department dress code.
• Demonstrate YMCA core character values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring in all interactions with employees, members, staff and others; commit to ongoing professional development.
• Leads participants through the intended group program curriculum. Maintaining the roster and attendance tracking.
• Monitors participants activity to ensure all are participating, being treated fairly and provided equal opportunities. Proactively make adjustments to engage those not actively participating.
• Interacts with participants and parents in a positive manner that reflects a "family friendly" YMCA.
• Exercise sound judgment in relationship to member safety & injuries. Follow all

• Visually inspect work area and equipment for safety and risk, report to supervisor in writing any problems. Responsible for filling out accident/incident reports and getting these reports to the Regional Youth & Sports Director. Additionally, immediately report any unsafe or suspicious activity directly to Regional Youth & Sports Director or Director on Duty.
• Embrace and adhere to service excellence standards; provide outstanding service to your customers and constituents.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth. Complete required abuse risk management training. Follow mandated abuse reporting procedures, including reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
• Wear appropriate mask and personal protective equipment as required
• Enhanced cleaning in areas where the employee is not directly/normally assigned as well as normally

• The employee may be assigned to areas other than their normally assigned area as needed to meet

• Represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and continuing job training.
• Be able to complete payroll on time each week on the ADP Mobile application on your personal phone.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by Regional Youth & Sports Director or Branch Executive Director.
• Any person who cannot be present for their assigned shift because of an appointment, sick or vacation time is required to find a substitute and notify the Membership Director by phone and/or email at your earliest available time.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 17 years old, 18 years of age or older preferred
• High school education/GED equivalent
• Previous experience playing or coaching sports
• Ability to communicate to youth and adults
• First Aid, CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire date
• The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County New Team Member Orientation
• YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Online Training
• Blood borne Pathogen Online Training
• Notify Wellness Director within 60 days before First Aid, CPR/AED expiration date. The YMCA provides First Aid, CPR/AED recertification classes.