Youth Sport Coach
Youth Sport Coach
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Job Description
We are seeking friendly and enthusiastic youth coaches to create a safe and positive environment that can teach fundamentals of basketball soccer and other sports to children ages 38 while promoting fair play teamwork and sportsmanship.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Our coaches collaborate to ensure that youth classes and clinics run smoothly and that participants of all ages and backgrounds have a safe and memorable experience. Classes and clinics are on Saturdays from 8:30am1:30pm for kids ages 310. Coaches focus on teaching the fundamentals and help beginners develop their individual skills and teamwork. This is a beginner friendly youth program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and lead safe fun skills and drills for youth new to the sport.
- Maintain standards of conduct for all program participants. Encourage a positive atmosphere using YMCA practices for behavior management positive reenforcement and engagement.
- Demonstrate the creativity and initiative necessary to change develop and adapt program offerings as needed to continually support Y goals and values.
- Set up and take down class equipment.
- Take class/clinic attendance.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures such as emergency respondent protocol.
- Support special events assists in other areas and perform other duties as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physically perform all skills required of a basketball coach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Sufficient strength agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position
- Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
- Visual ability to clearly monitor activities
- Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of youth development experience or coaching basketball soccer or other sports
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of a given sport to youth ages 38
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications such as Red Cross and American Heart Association within the first 30 days of employment
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Availability: Saturdays 8:30am1:30pm March June
This is a parttime position. A membership to the YMCAs of the East Bay is included.
Employment Type
Full Time
