Instructor Cy Programs Sports - Brampton, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Brampton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary Rate:
$1- Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Location:
Brampton YMCA -20 Union Street

Work Hours: 8 hours weekly

Employment Type:
Regular Hourly

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: 03/01/23

Deadline to Apply: 02/28/23

Be the Spark Join our passionate team of Health & Fitness Instructors and help us to achieve great things in our community

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership.

The Brampton YMCA Centre is one of nine full service health and fitness centres in the Greater Toronto Area that provides a variety of health, fitness, recreation and community programs.

The centre offers these programs and services to 9,200 members and growing, including children, youth and adults who represent the diversity of Toronto and its communities.

The Instructor Children and Youth Sports teaches and examines using YMCA curriculum and resources. Instructors develop short and long term lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

In this role, you will:

Delivers course content and examines participants following established YMCA criteria.
Develops and implements sequential weekly lesson plans.
Recognizes participant learning styles and delivers content accordingly.
Coaches and develops participants to meet success.
Communicates (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Supervisor.
Maintain accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
Takes attendance, ensures participants are signed into and out of the program.
Sets up and takes down recreational, program and other equipment as required at the same time checking that equipment is safe and in good repair (reporting immediately all malfunctions and removing the damaged equipment immediately from circulation).
Actively participates in scheduled programs, meetings and special events.
In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assists and encourages program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
Performs other related duties to fulfill commitment to quality programs for all members as assigned from time to time by supervisor

You bring:

Diploma or degree in field related to working with children or youth
Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: Standard First Aid & CPR level C
Current NCCP Basketball Coaching certification (Learn to Train level)
Minimum 1year previous experience Instructing Children and Teens in Basketball
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development
Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate achievements and contributions
Evidence continuing professional development in working with children and youth
Welldeveloped interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and nonvisible dimensions of diversity.
Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules, including weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends;

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

Learn more in our strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

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