YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is hiring: Specialty Sports Instructor - Cheerleadi

Overview

Specialty Sports Instructor - Cheerleading role at YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta. The YMCA is a nonprofit focused on education, wellness, youth development, and community-building. We seek someone to help positively impact lives and communities across Atlanta.

Under the direction of the Sports Director(s), the Sports Specialty Instructor is responsible for implementing sport-specific training and skill development. They demonstrate and explain the skills and rules of sports to individuals or groups, help beginners learn basic rules, stances, grips, movements, and techniques, and assist experienced athletes in sharpening their skills.

This position must perform duties in accordance with YMCA policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives, including branch strategic plans, safety protocols, and member services guidelines. Emphasis is placed on member service, program knowledge, safety, and clear communication with members and staff.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)

• Provide instruction in sports activities.
• Participate in special events and activities related to the sport.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
• Create an environment that provides various activities and instruction to support program goals.
• Answer inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, or other stakeholders and provide information or seek answers in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have 2+ years of experience in coaching or instructing OR 2+ years of competitive experience at the college level or equivalent in the sport.
• Must currently hold or be able to acquire any required certification for the sport.
• Knowledge of how to instruct the sport including the rules and technique.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants.
• High degree of interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service skills to tactfully enforce rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Required certifications: Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Concussion online; must obtain any other certifications including CPR/First Aid required for the position within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Criminal background check.

Ergonomic Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, run, sit, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Employment and Benefits

Employment and benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including criminal record check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time. The YMCA offers benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence and values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY.

Location: Cecil Pruett Community Center YMCA

EEO Statement

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.