Specialty Sports Instructor - Pickleball Job at YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta in

Specialty Sports Instructor - Pickleball

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Overview

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta seeks a Sports Specialty Instructor to implement sport-specific training and skill development. The instructor demonstrates and explains the skills and rules of pickleball to individuals or groups, helping beginners learn basic rules, stances, grips, movements, and techniques, and helping experienced athletes sharpen their skills. Duties align with the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA policies, goals, mission, values, and objectives, and emphasize member service, program knowledge, safety, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have 2+ years of experience in coaching or instructing OR 2+ years 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 all rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Required certifications: Safe Sport and CDC Heads Up Concussion course online; must obtain any other certifications including CPR/First Aid required for the position within 30 days of hire date.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Criminal background check required.

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 (MVR) 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 of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. We value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY and seek a diverse group of people to join us.

Location: J.M. Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA