Reports To: Senior Program Director
A Career with a Cause:
Position Summary:
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the guidance of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Sports Coach is responsible for providing support in the organization, delivery and quality of YMCA program(s) to the membership, program participants, and community. This position works independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks. The Youth Sports Coach assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
- Salary Range $15.00-$16.00/hour; Part-time Non-Exempt
- YMCA Membership
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Instructs the program activities and aids program growth.
- Responsible for creating lesson plans and facilitating towards their class.
- Responsible for equipment set-up and take-down.
- Assists in maintaining athletic facilities.
- Assists in monitoring equipment for maintenance needs and repairs.
- Promotes and incorporates the YMCA core values and character development model into all program activities.
- Assists in branch fundraising activities and special events.
- Gives the Supervisor and all member and community inquiries and feedback in a timely manner.
- Assists in monitoring daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
- Adheres to and promotes all Sports Department health and safety standards and policies.
- Maintain a written attendance record for each class.
- Punches in and out for their scheduled shift following company policy of punching in & out not more than five minutes prior to or after their scheduled shift.
- All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
- High School Diploma.
- At least three (3) years of work related experience with sport programs.
- Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Vendors, Directors and Staff of all levels.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Good time management skills.
Trainings & Certifications:
- Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
- Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
- Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
- Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
- Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.