Youth Sports Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth Sports Instructor demonstrates knowledge in various sports technique, models good behavior, maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for attendants in program classes.

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs Sports Fundamentals classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines, prepares lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/experience in related field preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date and Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety training courses assigned within 10 days of hire date.
• Must be committed to and supportive of the Y mission with an emphasis on support and empathy to health seekers.
• Must be detail oriented, good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal, public relations and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from various social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 40 pounds.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper techniques.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy at times.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15