Karate Instructor - Toronto, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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

Location:
Cooper Koo Family YMCA

Work Hours: 6-12 (or as needed)

Employment Type:
Hourly Contract

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date:
April 13, 2024

Deadline to Apply:
March 31, 2024 At 5PM

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

The Karate Instructor delivers programming, develops short term lesson plans incorporating physical literacy guidelines and ensuring the unique needs of the participants are met.

Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.

In this role, you will:

Instruct participants in YMCA Karate Program
Develop and implements sequential weekly lesson plans based on YMCA program syllabus
Assist Lead Instructor with Gradings
Recognize participant learning styles and delivers content accordingly
Coach and develop participants to meet success
Communicate (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Supervisor
Maintain accurate, up to date weekly progress sheets and records for participants
Take attendance, ensures participants are signed into and out of the program
Take down 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.)
Build relationship with members and seeks opportunities to share the YMCA story and educates members and guests on the YMCA as a Charity
Ensure qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times
Actively participate in scheduled programs, meetings and special events
In collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers and YMCA program staff, assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location
Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff
Other duties as assigned

You bring:

Current Standard First Aid & CPR level C
Minimum 1 year of active Karate training
Experience teaching Youth Leadership an asset
Welldeveloped interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Flexibility regarding schedule, including days, 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.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.

Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.