Operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the Valley of the Sun YMCA, this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The ninja coach will help teach skills and help students succeed.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach a variety of ninja classes in a positive, safe and fun environment.
- Observe, instruct and spot athletes as they perform on the various apparatus (this will include physical contact and lifting, especially with smaller children).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Gymnastics, Sports, fitness.
- Willingness to learn additional areas within the sports Department
- Demonstrated ability to teach the development of skills and proper techniques
- Ability to lift equipment and to spot children.
- Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with members, nonmembers, parents and students
- Exercises mature judgment and sound decision-making.
- Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens.
- Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with athletes of all ages and parents
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Experience working with kids!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a safe, fun, secure setting for children to learn in.
- Provide continuous supervision at all times.
- Keep attendance records for your classes.
- Develop and maintain open communication with all parents.
- Communicate to coordinator any problems, concerns or suggestions regarding children.
- Show enthusiasm when teaching children and treat all children fairly.
- Assist YMCA in positively marketing the facility and programs to YMCA members and community.
- Be punctual.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to class to set up & prepare for class.
Early is on time, on time is late & late is never acceptable.
- Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment and notify coordinator when replacement or repair is necessary.
- Keep room and equipment clean at all times.
- Attend staff meetings and meet with coordinator as scheduled.
- Dress appropriately for coaching duties (Including coaching shirt, name tag, black pants or shorts and tennis shoes.
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- Maintain and project a positive attitude in the gymnastics area and all other areas of the YMCA.
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