Baseball Instructor

ABOUT THE YMCA:

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region's longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a youth baseball instructor for all YMCA locations. You will supervise groups of children and teach them simple sports skills. You will help build skills, confidence and a love of the game! Our youth baseball program teaches the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, catching, fielding, and teamwork and is taught in ages 3 to 6 and 7 to 13-year-old age groups. 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?

At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. We have been repeatedly recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace by the Las Vegas Review Journal. As an employee you'll receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• 10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA membership and discounts on all programs
• Rain - Instant Pay Benefit
• Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• 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 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. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.

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:

• 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