YOUTH VOLLEYBALL INSTRUCTOR

Position Description:

Youth Volleyball Instructor is responsible for supervising activities and assisting in planning, coordinating and participating in the youth volleyball program. He/she will focus on the athletic development and sports specific training of athletes with varying backgrounds and abilities, with day-to-day interaction with parents, athletes and staff. These activities are planned for youth between the ages of 8-14 years of age.

Essential Functions:

• Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; build relationships with and among members and program participants.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes, as directed by the supervisor, that align with our youth sports program goals and objectives.
• Observe and adjust your approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Asks and answers questions and displays empathy in support of helping member and program participants build confidence to achieve goals.
• Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
• Maintains working knowledge of sports trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Responsible for ensuring that children are supervised at all times.
• Responsible for set-up and take-down of all equipment.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Former experience in high school or college athletics.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

To apply for this position email Albert Ramirez at aramirez@ymcacnm.org.

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