Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio is hiring a Ninja Zone Instructor - Hilliard YMCA in Hilliard, OH. This is a full-time position. The YMCA of Central Ohio is excited to launch NinjaZone, a high-energy youth program that blends elements of gymnastics, martial arts, parkour, and obstacle training. We are seeking positive and engaged instructors who are passionate about youth development and ready to inspire the next generation. Under the direction of the Youth Experience Director, the NinjaZone Instructor is responsible for leading fun and dynamic, movement-based classes that focus on teaching age-appropriate skills while promoting physical development, confidence, and positive character through structured NinjaZone curriculum. What to

Expect:

Lead fast-paced, engaging classes that keep kids active and excitedWork with youth of varying ages and skill levelsCreate a positive, encouraging environment focused on growth and achievementBe part of a new and evolving program with opportunities to shape its success

Essential Functions:

Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants.

Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs.

Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports).Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.

Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled.

Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and depth perception. Depending on the sport/activity, the employee may be frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.