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Program Instructor
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Job ID 37655
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Ann Arbor YMCA
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Find Your Potential. Find Your Y.

Working at the Y is more than just a job— you’ll find opportunities to reach your potential while making a positive impact in your community. 

Under the supervision of the Director of Sports & Recreation, this position is responsible for the teaching of specified Gymnastic classes in compliance with the standards, policies and procedures of the Ann Arbor YMCA. It is expected that instructors will possess leadership, organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to develop and implement effective lesson plans. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

  1. Prepare lessons and teach classes as directed by the Sports & Recreation Director.
  2. Supervise groups of 6-10 children and ensure teaching practices facilitate a safe gymnastics environment.
  3. Maintain records as required e.g. attendance, progress reports; inform the Sports & Recreation Director of any student whose registration in class is not verified on the class registration list.
  4. Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
  5. Uphold and exemplify YMCA Core Values.
  6. Read and respond to all YMCA communications. 
 
Full job description is available upon request.
Educational Value

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s
point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning;
speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to
another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Job Requirements
1. A minimum of 1 year training in gymnastics is required. 
2. Experience planning and instructing gymnastics classes to groups of 6-10 children is preferred.
3. Instructors are expected to have an in-depth knowledge of safety factors and current teaching practices and techniques, successful teaching experience, and on-going personal initiatives to continue and improve professional growth and technical skill in one’s area of expertise. 
4. Multi-lingual ability is preferred.
Hourly Rate $13.00/hour to $16.20/hour
Hours 5.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Tuesday, November 7, 2017
End Date year round position
Primary Contact Tucker Lange
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Work Location 400 W Washington St. Ann Arbor MI 48103
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