Youth Basketball Lead Instructor

Work Schedule:

Fridays 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Saturdays 9:00am - 2:30pm

Compensation:

$16.35-18.00 an hour based on experience

· Incumbent must be at least 18 years of age

· Must have 1 year of experience working with children

· First aid and CPR certified

· Able to effectively handle conflict situations with children and parents

· Able to work independently and professionally

· Committed to YMCA mission and goals

· Able to supervise Youth Sports staff during programming times

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Youth Program Director, the Youth Sports Lead Instructor is to achieve the goals and objectives of the Youth Sports program. Responsibilities are as follows:

· Arrive at time scheduled

· Set up/take down equipment for the youth sports classes

· Insure the safety of the children and coaches

· Implement the basic fundamentals, skills and rules of each sport

· Keep open communication to the parents of their child’s progress

· Instill YMCA philosophies and values into the programming

· If any questions or problems arise inform the Director

· Demonstrate good problem solving skills

· Meet with Director and plan for programs, drills, games, new programming and evaluation

· Promote programs

· Participate in all required trainings

· Make children feel a part of the class and take an active role in getting shy children involved

· Keep an updated first aid kit and log book on accidents

· Keep all equipment neatly organized and updated

· Print and handout class information notices

· Meet with Program Director once a month

· Develop/implement other program ideas for the future

· Break down equipment at the end of each session and store if needed

· Handout T-shirts to the appropriate classes

· Develop creative ways to instill the character development program into programming (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility)

· Implement parent involvement in coaching or other tasks parents can be helpful in

· Keep a weekly attendance

· Assist with at least 3 sports-related YMCA special events during the year (Ex. road races, tournaments, etc.)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.35 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 9 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18