Soccer Instructor - Whitehall YMCA

1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

2. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

3. Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of musical instruments, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants.

4. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

5. Conveys information on other programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs.

6. Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports).

7. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

8. Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.

9. Teaches music lessons on a scheduled basis (guitar, drums, piano, etc.).

10. Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in music activity.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Passionate belief in the Ys cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.

2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

3. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days

4. Must be at least 18 years old and have experience participating in area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.