The YMCA of Pawtucket is searching for 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.
