Youth Basketball Coach (Part-Time)

Are you responsible fun and like to work with youth and teens between 12-17 years of age Do you have a passion for team sports especially Basketball If so please consider applying and joining our Youth & Teen team at the Greendale Family Branch YMCA!

Under the direction of the Youth Development and Sports Programming Director the Youth Basketball Coach will plan and teach basketball classes with the goal of improving basketball skill development.

Essential Functions:

• Coach an assigned group of children emphasizing skill development safety fair play sportsmanship and fun
• Preside and responsible for class activities including all scheduled practices & games
• Responsible for team equipment and reporting any issues with equipment to appropriate staff
• Attend monthly coaches meetings & coach a minimum of one night a week (from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm)
• Attending and working basketball meets at a minimum of one weekend per month
• Creating a positive learning environment for young players and spend equal time coaching each player in the skill development classes
• Building rapport and sense of community & good sportsmanship with youth
• Demonstrating YMCA values and mission when coaching including leading by example among team parents to support the responsibilities of the referee and league leadership

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old or older
• At least one year of experience working with youth preference for applicants with basketball coaching experience and/or experience working with diverse populations
• Must have knowledge and expertise of basketball and related skills
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be CPR First Aid and AED certification within 30 days of hire

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Hours will vary please let us know your availability

Pay: $15.00 per hour. Plus access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees Employee Assistance Program and Sick Leave.

If this sounds like something you are interested in and qualified to do please submit your online application today!

About Us:

The Y: Were for youth development healthy living and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are a safe place for children teens and vulnerable populations and all staff regardless of their role within the organization are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employees job and employees may not begin work until they are trained. 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 strengthen our community beginning with you.