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Game Instructors are professionals who teach players how to play various games, such as board games, video games, role-playing games, or sports. They explain the rules, demonstrate gameplay, and help participants develop strategies to improve their skills. Game Instructors often work in educational settings, recreation centers, gaming stores, or online platforms, and may also organize tournaments or gaming events. Their goal is to ensure that games are played fairly and that everyone enjoys the experience.

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Game Instructors often encounter challenges such as maintaining group engagement, balancing skill levels among participants, and managing time effectively during sessions. To address these, instructors can use clear communication, set expectations at the start, and adapt game rules to suit the group’s dynamics. Encouraging collaboration and providing support to less experienced players helps ensure everyone enjoys and benefits from the session. Flexibility and proactive conflict resolution are also key skills for creating a positive learning environment.
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Volleyball Instructor - Hilliard YMCA

Volleyball Instructor - Hilliard YMCA

YMCA OF CENTRAL OHIO

Hilliard, OH • On-site

$12/hr

Part-time

Posted yesterday

YMCA Of Central Ohio rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

262nd of 687 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Description
The YMCA is seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Volleyball Instructor to join our team. This role is focused on inspiring a love of volleyball in children by providing quality instruction, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship, and ensuring a safe, fun, and supportive environment.
Responsibilities include planning and leading age-appropriate volleyball practices for youth ages 4-12, teaching fundamental skills and techniques (such as serving, passing, setting, hitting, and basic game play), demonstrating drills and strategies, and overseeing scrimmages or games. Instructors will encourage participant confidence, teamwork, and skill development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of volleyball, prior coaching or instructional experience, effective communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with children.
The Youth Volleyball Instructor will support the mission of the YMCA by modeling and teaching the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. If you are motivated by making a positive impact in the lives of children through sports and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.
  1. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
  1. 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.
  1. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
  1. Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs.
  1. Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports).
  1. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
  1. Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
  1. Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled.
  1. Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
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.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
  2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  3. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days
  4. Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in the area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
  2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  3. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days
  4. Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in the area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.

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