Job Description
Description ABOUT THE YMCA: At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility and fun. Established locally in 1944, we’re one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We have been repeatedly recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace by the Las Vegas Review Journal. For more information about our YMCA Association please visit
Position Summary The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a youth sports instructor. This person will supervise groups of children and teach them simple sports skills. This is a part-time in-person position located at the YMCA. This position typically requires 2 - 5 hours per week.
Responsibilities - Leads and participates in group sports activities focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Prepares and delivers weekly lesson plans tailored to age and ability level.
- Organizes monthly scrimmages to reinforce learning in a fun, game-like setting.
- Serves as a positive role model for program participants.
- Promotes safety as an overriding objective in all programming efforts.
- Contributes to a positive work environment.
Abuse Risk Management Functions - Adheres to policies related to boundaries with children.
- Attends required abuse risk management training.
- Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
WHY WORK HERE? - 10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
- Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
- Make a meaningful impact in your community
- Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
- Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.
Our Culture Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Work Environment & Physical Demands - This job requires the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
- You will need sufficient strength, agility and mobility to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
- You will need to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. You will need to reach with hands or arms. You will also need to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- You will occasionally need lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- The noise level is usually moderate.
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: - Highschool diploma or G.E.D. (or degree in progress)
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of the relevant sport
- Within 30 days of hire, completion of CPR for Professional Rescuers (with AED) and First Aid Certifications
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