Activity Instructor Athletics/Sports/Fitness - PS32
GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES
- New York, NY
- 15 days ago
- $19.50–$25.50 Per Hour
Highlights
The Activity Instructor for Athletics/Sports/Fitness provides activities to engage participants through recreational athletic or fitness workshops, thereby allowing them to learn new skills and develop an understanding of fitness and or sports. Manage setup, operation and cleanup of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, NY |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Salary | $19.50–$25.50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Website | https://goodshepherds.org/ |
Description
The Activity Instructor for Athletics/Sports/Fitness provides activities to engage participants through recreational athletic or fitness workshops, thereby allowing them to learn new skills and develop an understanding of fitness and or sports.
Reports to: Program Director
Location: 420 Union ST Brooklyn NY 11231
Hours: 10 Hours/week; non-exempt
Salary: $19.50/hour - $25.50/hour
Major Duties:
- Design, plan and conduct activities and workshops in specified areas of Sports/fitness.
- Submit lesson/activity plans in advance.
- Conduct activities that will engage participants and retain them.
- Teach basic fitness preparedness and correct form to participants.
- Provide classes demonstrating team sports or other team building/strengths activities.
- Plan and implement a culminating event or project.
- Complete daily attendance.
- Manage setup, operation and cleanup of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
- Attend all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified.
- Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
- Mentor Group Leader/Assistant Group leader.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
- Must have experience or skill in sports or fitness instruction.
- Candidates who have instructed high school students are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent group facilitation skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
About Company
Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!