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Form of workTITLE:Youth Coach (Basketball)
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO:Athletic & Wellness Director
FLSA STATUS:Part-time, Non-Exempt
Compensation:$22.00 per hour. Up to 18 hours per week
Our Mission:
Enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Our Vision:
Our vision for our youth is that they develop healthy physical and emotional habits, succeed in their chosen educational and career pathways, achieve self-efficacy and confidence, and become leaders in their communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Athletics Youth Development Professional will work as a coach teaching participants the rules of any given sport. In this position, your job duties are to coach the team, instill a spirit of healthy competition, and give team members pointers on how to improve their playing skills. While also acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. This position focuses on growth, development, and the provision of a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for the student athletes they instruct. This position needs to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience.
Requirements
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare Youth for Success:
• Promote program participation.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Teaching sports-related rules and procedures.
• Safeguarding sports players from avoidable injuries by instilling appropriate techniques.
• Supervising the use of pertinent sporting equipment.
• Conducting safe lessons/curriculum.
• Outlining important nutritional requirements if requested.
• Solidifying mental agility through coaching.
• Encouraging diligence, adherence to sporting guidelines, and sportsmanship.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• May be required to drive Club vehicle as needed.
• Participation in special programs and/or events beyond regular hours, including weekends.
• Must attend staff meetings and participate in staff training events
• May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
Interpersonal Relations:
Internal: Maintain close, daily, contact with Club staff (professional/volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other to assist in resolving problems or issues.
SKILLS AND COMPTETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Exceptional work ethic, well organized and self-motivated.
• Experience working independently, managing time efficiently, and setting their own schedule.
• Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and prioritize to meet goals and objectives.
• Experience working with youth and adults of diverse identities and backgrounds
• A team player who enjoys working with others and aligning to achieve higher strategic goals and objectives for youth.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific classes.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities
• Knowledgeable in variety of sports, low organization games, individual/dual activities, including, but not limited to basketball.
• Knowledgeable in the fundamental principle of coaching/sports
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders
• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development, safe and appropriate activities for youth, and understanding of the culture and community in which the clubhouse is located.
• Team building/conflict resolution, motivational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Decision making, time management, and diversity orientation abilities
• Must have a valid California Drivers License
Red Cross certification in First Aid & CPR a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Able to remain stationary at long periods of time while working on computer.
• Frequently lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds when moving supplies.
• Typically stands, bends, stoops and crouches.
• Regularly moves about the facility to coordinate work.
SMBGC is committed to building an inclusive team, and strongly encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. We will prioritize filling this position with qualified candidates who reflect our youth through lived experience as someone from a marginalized community or with diverse and intersecting identities, including race, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, and other intersecting identities.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work, expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to interpret as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Salary Description
22.00 per hour
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO:Athletic & Wellness Director
FLSA STATUS:Part-time, Non-Exempt
Compensation:$22.00 per hour. Up to 18 hours per week
Our Mission:
Enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Our Vision:
Our vision for our youth is that they develop healthy physical and emotional habits, succeed in their chosen educational and career pathways, achieve self-efficacy and confidence, and become leaders in their communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Athletics Youth Development Professional will work as a coach teaching participants the rules of any given sport. In this position, your job duties are to coach the team, instill a spirit of healthy competition, and give team members pointers on how to improve their playing skills. While also acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. This position focuses on growth, development, and the provision of a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for the student athletes they instruct. This position needs to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience.
Requirements
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare Youth for Success:
• Promote program participation.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Teaching sports-related rules and procedures.
• Safeguarding sports players from avoidable injuries by instilling appropriate techniques.
• Supervising the use of pertinent sporting equipment.
• Conducting safe lessons/curriculum.
• Outlining important nutritional requirements if requested.
• Solidifying mental agility through coaching.
• Encouraging diligence, adherence to sporting guidelines, and sportsmanship.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• May be required to drive Club vehicle as needed.
• Participation in special programs and/or events beyond regular hours, including weekends.
• Must attend staff meetings and participate in staff training events
• May consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
Interpersonal Relations:
Internal: Maintain close, daily, contact with Club staff (professional/volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other to assist in resolving problems or issues.
SKILLS AND COMPTETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Exceptional work ethic, well organized and self-motivated.
• Experience working independently, managing time efficiently, and setting their own schedule.
• Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and prioritize to meet goals and objectives.
• Experience working with youth and adults of diverse identities and backgrounds
• A team player who enjoys working with others and aligning to achieve higher strategic goals and objectives for youth.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific classes.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities
• Knowledgeable in variety of sports, low organization games, individual/dual activities, including, but not limited to basketball.
• Knowledgeable in the fundamental principle of coaching/sports
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders
• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development, safe and appropriate activities for youth, and understanding of the culture and community in which the clubhouse is located.
• Team building/conflict resolution, motivational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Decision making, time management, and diversity orientation abilities
• Must have a valid California Drivers License
Red Cross certification in First Aid & CPR a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Able to remain stationary at long periods of time while working on computer.
• Frequently lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds when moving supplies.
• Typically stands, bends, stoops and crouches.
• Regularly moves about the facility to coordinate work.
SMBGC is committed to building an inclusive team, and strongly encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. We will prioritize filling this position with qualified candidates who reflect our youth through lived experience as someone from a marginalized community or with diverse and intersecting identities, including race, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, and other intersecting identities.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work, expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to interpret as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Salary Description
22.00 per hour
