What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach, Youth (Pre-K) Basketball position at Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City?
Description
The J’s basketball program emphasizes fun, safety and convenience and teaches the value of good sportsmanship. Our Pre-K (Jump Start Program) coaches play a pivotal role in creating these positive and developmentally appropriate environments for our youngest players. Experience as a coach/player/referee is preferred, but not mandatory.
Schedule
We are hiring reliable part-time staff to assist with practices and coach games for our Summer Jump Start Basketball program. The summer season is from June 14th-July 26th. The program meets every Sunday during these dates from 12:00pm-3:00pm.
Essential Functions
The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly. The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:
The J’s basketball program emphasizes fun, safety and convenience and teaches the value of good sportsmanship. Our Pre-K (Jump Start Program) coaches play a pivotal role in creating these positive and developmentally appropriate environments for our youngest players. Experience as a coach/player/referee is preferred, but not mandatory.
Schedule
We are hiring reliable part-time staff to assist with practices and coach games for our Summer Jump Start Basketball program. The summer season is from June 14th-July 26th. The program meets every Sunday during these dates from 12:00pm-3:00pm.
Essential Functions
- Coach basketball practices and games for ages 4-5
- Teach basic basketball skills using age-appropriate equipment and progressions
- Supervise children ages 4 to 5 years old
- Collaborate with program staff to ensure smooth session flow
- Free Individual Membership to The J
- $18/per 1 hour session (1-3 sessions every Sunday)
- Experience working with young children (ages 3-6) preferred
- Experience as a coach/referee/player is preferred
- Knowledge of basketball and its rules
- Ability to create an engaging and energetic environment
- Able to work Sundays from 12pm-3pm
- Must have reliable transportation
- Constant talking and hearing to communicate with players and officials
- Frequent standing, walking and eye/hand/foot coordination as well as exposure to a generally loud gymnasium environment
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of 25lbs, stooping/crouching, sitting, climbing stairs/ladders throughout the building and on the court and repetitive motions to demonstrate and execute skills
The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly. The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:
- Welcoming Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
- Building Community - We believe in the strength of community, and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
- Enriching Mind Body Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
- Passing on Jewish Culture History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
- Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.
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