YD Miami, Specialty Instructor-Sports Coach

Under the leadership of the Camp Director, the Sports Coach is integral in developing and leading the multi-sports programs at our summer camp. This role involves creating diverse and engaging sports activities, managing group dynamics, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and the YMCA of South Florida's Risk Management policies.

Essential Functions Job Duties:

• Design and implement a variety of age-appropriate sports activities and routines that cater to different skill levels and sports interests including but not limited to: Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, and Soccer.
• Develop detailed lesson plans focusing on skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in various sports.
• Foster a supportive environment that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and positive interaction among participants.
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with parents and other stakeholders about the program and participants' progress.
• Collaborate with facility staff to ensure optimal utilization of sports facilities and maintain a cooperative relationship.
• Inspect and secure all sports equipment and facilities to ensure they are safe and functional.
• Work closely with the Camp Director to ensure compliance with all YMCA standards and policies.
• Document daily behavioral issues and incidents, ensuring proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained.
• Adapt the program to meet the diverse needs and interests of participants, including their abilities and developmental requirements.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Camp Director

YMCA Competencies i.e. Leader Team Leader Multi-Team Branch Leader:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.

Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls, Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. 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 Skills and Abilities/ Position Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED, o Previous experience in sports instruction highly preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A minimum of two (2) years work experience with school aged children.
• Ability to relate to both children and adults; understand, practice and model YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Must be able to Implement curriculums and provide instruction to participants at a basic level.
• Must excel in both written and verbal communication.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

It is the incumbents' responsibility to complete and maintain all/necessary certifications within the proper timeframe, as set forth by either the licensing agency, the State of Florida, as set forth by either the licensing agency, or the YMCA of South Florida.

Position Profile:

• Energetic and dynamic personality with a strong passion for sports,
• Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service,
• Dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusivity, and community service.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics 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 to essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work with outside whether conditions. The employee occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

• Works in an indoor/outdoor environment.
• Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• The noise lever in the work environment is usually loud.
• Will be required to drive for meetings, trainings, and other work-related duties.
• Exposure to viruses blood borne pathogens that require use of personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Being in good physical health with range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this document.  

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.

As a Drug-Free Employer, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

In accordance with House Bill 531 (2025) the Department of Children and Families requires employers to make the “Care Provider Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness” website link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com available to all potential candidates receiving a background check via the Clearinghouse.