YMCA·Broward County, Florida
The Special Skills Instructor plans and implements age-appropriate youth sports programs while ensuring a safe and engaging environment for participants. They also collaborate with the Program Director to promote sports initiatives and provide training to volunteers.
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Under the direction of the Sports Director or Coordinator, Special Skills Instructors Instructor plan and teach various Travel ball Youth Sports programming to participants ages 3 through 17.
Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of ro rams and activities. Ensures execution of (ans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches, Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Passionate about sports.
High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with parents/guardians
Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional sports experience.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, Primarily works in an outdoor pool environment.
Ability to lift/ move set up and store equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
The above statements are Intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification, They are not Intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff members. No ex ressed or im lied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.
As a Drug-Free Employer, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test.
Please note Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.
The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.
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