What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lil Ballers Coach position at Virginia Beach Field House?
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! The Virginia Beach Field House is Virginias premier indoor sports facility. With over 175,000 square feet, we offer leagues, camps, clinics, and tournaments for youth and adults in soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, arena (indoor) baseball and softball, field hockey, lacrosse, dodge ball, sand volleyball, sand flag football, sand soccer and other social sports. We also host birthday and team parties, corporate events, and other organized activities. The Virginia Beach Field House has 6 turf fields, 8 regulation volleyball courts, 4 basketball courts, 8 sand volleyball courts, 2 sand fields, multiple party rooms, an arcade, and an indoor Fun Zone. Guests are encouraged to visit our fully stocked food court and lounge. In addition, we proudly carry several beers on tap and by the bottle for those patrons over 21 years of age who enjoy adult beverages. We have full locker rooms with day lockers and showers. For entertainment we have over 40 flat screen TVs throughout the building, and four 110 giant screen TVs in our lounge. For the best indoor sports - TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! The Virginia Beach Field House is currently accepting applications for Lil' Ballers Coach. The Lil Ballers Coach is responsible for planning, instructing, and supervising youth development classes with a skilled emphasis on basketball. The Lil Ballers Coach reports directly to the Youth Development Coordinator and Youth Program Director. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Must have general skill knowledge pertaining to basketball Requires strong communication skills, both verbal and writtenMust have high energy and enthusiasm throughout all classes and while interacting with guestsMust promote values and culture of the program in every classMust have leadership capabilityMust have good guest service skillsMust be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skillsMust have strong time-management skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritizeMust demonstrate the desire to work with kidsMust be able to work and communicate effectively with kids and their parentsMust have a creative outlook on youth development programsMust supervise children and ensure the playing / performance area is safe for all participantsMust remain current with Lil Ballers training and curriculumMust be able to work irregular shifts to include, nights, weekends, and holidays as neededAbility to work for 10 consecutive weeks during the same time periods for class consistencyPerform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the Youth Development Director, Youth Program Director and / or the General Manager Teaching Classes Coach will be trained to teach all age groups ranging from Gnomes (5-6) to Trolls (9-12)Coach will teach a minimum of 2 classes / week (based on class availability)Coach will instruct no more than 3 consecutive classes (special exceptions may occur)Coach will instruct no more than 4 classes in a day (special exceptions may occur) Sign-ups / Registrations Coaches must be proficient in answering questions relating to Lil Ballers programsCoaches will be trained to process over-the-phone and in-person registrations, which may include handling of cash, checks and / or credit cards Telemarketing Reminder calls will be done the last two weeks of the session, and the first 3 weeks of a new sessionCalls on the win back list of past customers will be assigned throughout class seasonsAdditional calling may be required throughout the session Marketing Information Coaches are responsible for handing out recommendation and bring a friend cards to promote the new sessions during their current session.Coaches may be required to attend community events to promote the program Facility Cleaning Coaches must know how and be able to setup & take down equipment correctlyCoaches are responsible for keeping equipment organized and sanitizedAfter a shift of classes, coaches will clean the area around the field and / or court, and place all equipment in the appropriate storage space Customer Service In order to provide the best possible guest service, coaches will take time with new participants & parents and orient them to the programCoaches are expected to have detailed knowledge of the facility and programs offeringsCoaches will be responsible with distributing hand-outs and information updates to their participants, parents and potential guestsCoaches are expected to greet participants and parents at the beginning of each classCoaches are expected to acknowledge and speak with all participants and parents at the conclusion of each class Training As the Coach gains experience, they may be asked to participate in training new employeesCoaches will attend all training sessions assigned by the Youth Development Coordinator and / or Youth Program DirectorCoaches will be trained with Lil Ballers curriculum and will be expected to complete periodic trainings system