Description

The Y of Central Maryland is a charitable organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Health & wellness services and programs, youth and adult sports, camps, pre-school (inclusive of Head Start) and enrichment before and after school programs are delivered through ten Family Center Ys, and approximately 80 other locations throughout Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties. Our programs and services are not viewed as ends in and of themselves but rather as a means to a larger end: to connect families and individuals to each other and the community, to help children, youth, adults and seniors live more productive, healthy and engaged lives.  We are open to all and actively fundraise to support financial aid for anyone who can not otherwise afford our services. The Y is the largest private provider of child care and health and wellness programs and services in the state and as such has a tremendous opportunity to have a true community impact. We look for staff and volunteers who are energized by this idea and want to work in an environment where helping others is expected, rewarded and encouraged.

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking energetic and motivated Sports Instructors for our Harry & Jeanette Weinberg and Druid Hill Family Centers located in Baltimore, Maryland.  The Sports Instructor is the primary leader of a physical education class, under the general guidance of the Regional Manager; instructs 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.  Required knowledge/experience includes understanding of sports principles for youth/teen/adults, introductory skills to sports activities, and understanding of safety aspects regarding sports.  Demonstrates a commitment to YMCA core values of – Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all aspects of job performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
• No prior teaching experience.  Minimum 1 year organized sports participation / varsity athletics experience.
• Must complete Y of Central Maryland required training including Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Character Development, Blood-borne Pathogens trainings and the YMCA “Working with" Series

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to demonstrate skills and explain them clearly to class members.

• Must be able to work at the learning level of particular class.

•  Must work with individual students within class structure to enable all to correct faults,   improve self-image, and progress their abilities.

•  Reports to class prepared with materials and equipment, dressed in approved attire.

•  Knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.

•  Keeps class attendance records.

• Secures qualified substitute well in advance and provides substitute with rosters and  lesson plans.

• Attends pre-session instructor meetings, staff meetings, and instructor workshops as required.

•  Prepares teaching area with necessary equipment.

• Returns all teaching equipment to proper storage.

• Participates in branch participant recruitment or program promotions.