Youth Sports Instructor

Clubhouse Location: Carnegie Shadyside or Lawrenceville

Employment Type: Part-Time

Hours: Up to 29.5 hours weekly

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Compensation: starting rate of $17.00/hour

Why BGCWPA

BGCWPA is one of the largest most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region annually serving over 10500 youth from Allegheny Beaver and Somerset counties in preschool before/afterschool summer camp teen mentoring workforce development STEAM and sports programs. An affiliate of a national organization - Boys & Girls Clubs of America that will give you the opportunity to:

• Do Meaningful mission-driven work
• Develop and grow for leadership opportunities
• To be a part of a supportive inclusive workplace culture

BGCWPA is committed to building a culturally diverse community. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion in alignment with our DNA Code. We understand that every individual brings a unique set of skills and experiences. While our job description lists specific qualifications skills and competencies we also recognize that true potential can often transcend those lines. If youre enthusiastic about social impact and helping others succeed even if you dont meet every qualification we encourage you to apply.

What Youll Do

The Youth Sports Instructor is responsible for working with youth to educate them on a skillset in a specified sport. The instructor is responsible for supervising coordinating and promoting the athletics program for BGCWPA. At times you may be the referee for game play in addition to the instructor. The position will report to the Athletic Director or Sports Manager at specific clubhouse locations.

Responsibilities

• Ability to teach specified athletic program skill sets to students that emphasize on the technique rules and strategies of the play.
• Ability to coach flag football and basketball
• Ability to teach sportsmanship cooperation and responsibility to team members.
• Demonstrates through experience a commitment to devote extended day hours to include nights and weekends.
• Ability to supervise and conduct safe practices and contests.
• Ability to encourage all athletes and offer fair play for each student that wishes to participate.
• Ability to positively promote recruitment efforts representing BGCWPA.
• Ability to respond to player injuries by using first aid techniques.
• Ability to supervise youth.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians professionally.
• Understands the rules of the sport.
• Conducts other duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Sports Manager.

Requirements

• At a minimum a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience in organized coaching and/or sports play.
• First Aid and CPR certified or the ability to attain within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the media parents school administration and community is required.
• Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Leadership and supervisory skills necessary.
• Dependable and reliable a must.
• Advanced positive customer service skills needed.
• 3 letters of Reference
• Mandated Reporter Certification
• Be able to attend a minimum of 12 hours of training per year.
• Strong time management organization and project prioritization skills are a must
• Proficient in Google Suite.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds pushing any/or pulling climbing to include steps balancing stooping standing sitting kneeling crawling crouching and significant fine fingered dexterity.
• Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air conditioning heat dust fumes noise close quarters etc.
• Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors

Onboarding process

• Must complete a health physical and TB Test
• Clearances ACT 3334 ACT 151 and NSOR letter
• Employment is contingent upon being able to successfully pass a background check.

Notice

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status.