Job Description

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Under the direction of the Program/Sports Director, the Sports
Instructor teaches all assigned Sports classes within the guidelines of the Association to maintain the quality of programs. Responsible for creating learning opportunities for specific sports programs for ages preschool through adult.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sports Instructor – Must obtain CPR/FA within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to demonstrate and explain basic sports skills that are being taught.
• Must be able to work at the learning level of particular class.
• Prepares teaching area with necessary equipment and the returns equipment to proper storage area when class is complete.
• Works with individuals and groups within a class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self-image, and progress their abilities.
• Keeps class attendance records.
• Follows designated curriculum for classes to ensure basic components are met and set standards for progression are followed.
Y Leadership Competencies:
Advancing Our Mission & Cause - Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
Building Relationships - Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
Leading Operations - Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community

Developing & Inspiring People - Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
● High School Diploma preferred, but not required
EXPERIENCE
● Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or O2 within 30 days of hire) ● Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work
● Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
● Ability to be effective communicator especially with children
SKILLS
● Proficient computer skills
● Customer service skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
● Stand in one area for extended periods of time.
● Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
● Ascend and descend steps.
● Occasional outdoor activities.
● Lift and move up to 50lbs.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
● Physically able to successfully complete required job functions, including use of hands, arms, fingers, able to talk and hear, use a computer, sit and stand, regularly move/lift up to 50 pounds, enter all Y environments (office spaces, indoor and outdoor maintenance/mechanical areas, fitness areas, pool and pool space, camping areas, unimproved outdoor locations and other program areas).
Accountability:
Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties.

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. The requirements may include background check, drug test, driver’s license record, CPS, and/or criminal background check.
Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.