Williamsport YMCA
Location
Muncy Township, Pennsylvania
Salary
$11 / HOUR
The Sports Instructor is responsible for organizing and leading sport classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment, which includes preparing and maintaining the class area and equipment. This role also involves officiating matches, tracking participation, and assisting with special events as needed.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess one year of experience working with children, along with knowledge in a specific sport or specialty. Required certifications include current CPR, AED, and First Aid, and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate strongly is essential.
The Sports Instructor is responsible for organizing and instructing sport class in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment. This position may involve early morning, evening and weekend responsibilities. This job is performed to standard when all work is completed accurately and on time, with minimal supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications. · Prepares and maintains field/gym/class area before and after program; organizes, sets up and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment · Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled · Leads energizing, fun, safe and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the coordinator, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals · Ability to process, understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations · Track participation, distribute program evaluations/customer surveys to improve quality of program and retention of participants · Assist in parties and special events as needed · Creates lessons plans/curriculum for review and substitution needs · Maintain quality service by following organization standards · Maintain facilities and equipment in safe working order · Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. · Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the River Valley Regional YMCA
· Must be 16 years of age with one year experience working with children; working papers as required · Requires knowledge in sport or specialty plus 1 year experience working with children · Requires current CPR, AED and First Aid certification plus corresponding certifications in specialty, as applicable · Effective Communication; written, oral and through presentations · Must have strong collaborative work ethic · Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS · Ability to perform the following physical activities adequately: standing, sitting, squatting, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling · Ability to function under inside and outside environmental conditions · Ability to lift or carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds · Ability to perform the following sensory and communicative activities adequately: hearing and seeing; reading, writing, speaking English fluently.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.
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