Certified Sports Instructor
Company: YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH HAMPTON
Location: Franklin
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Certified
Sports Instructor is a leader who shows a high level of commitment
to program success. An instructor has the authority to make
decisions regarding the safety and well-being of all members and
non-members who may be participating within the program.
Instructors shall always be approachable and dedicated to providing
participants with the most enjoyable experience possible. The
Certified Sports Instructor shall teach safe challenging classes,
which promote self-discipline, fitness and confidence. In addition,
the Certified Sports Instructor will incorporate the values of
honesty, respect, caring, faith and responsibility into the daily
functions of the YMCA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teach safe and
challenging classes. Plan classes and tailor them to the skill
level of the students to include new techniques, the practice of
basic moves and language appropriate to the sport. Demonstrate
techniques and help students perfect their own techniques. Motivate
participants to succeed through each promotional level or recital
in order to build confidence. Adhere to class format as listed in
class description. Develop and oversee leadership abilities in
participants through recognition, i.e., assistant instructor,
junior leader, and student of the month. Schedule promotional
testing or recitals of participants. Maintain records of
participant’s level to meet general requirements for promotion, if
applicable. Place, pick-up and deliver orders for uniforms and
other supplies to participants. Attend staff meetings as required.
Fill out incident reports for all accidents that occur. Promote the
sport program through yearly demonstrations to the public. Abide by
YMCA COVID-19 sanitation practices/standards to include maintaining
the cleanliness of the Lobby and the Wellness floors Follows all
YMCA policies and procedures Other duties as assigned Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 21 years of age Possess the
ability to deal with a variety of different personalities, as well
as learning level of participants. Must maintain a certification
from a nationally recognized organization or substitution of two
years of sport related education above the high school level. Must
have a minimum of 2 years instructor experience and possess a
strong knowledge of sport theory, training principles, techniques
and practices Maintain all required sport certifications where
applicable (active) CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 (within 30 days of hire)
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Walk, run, stand, climb, kneel, sit on floor and get back up,
stoop, and jump. Continuous operations requiring attention to
detail and multi-tasking. Lift and pull up to 50 pounds. Stand or
sit for long periods. Physically able to successfully complete
required certifications. Perform the duties of direct reports.
BACKGROUND CHECKS An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt
of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the
position. They may include criminal background and reference
checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a
Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license
check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing
may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet
and/or maintain the requirements of this position.
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