What are the responsibilities and job description for the Basketball Travel Coach position at YMCA of Columbia Willamette?
Description
Do you love basketball and want to coach youth? Beaverton Hoop YMCA is one of the top basketball facilities in Oregon with 6 full basketball courts, fitness floor, & everything a coach needs to successfully coach youth.
Job description
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven organization, which seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about our mission and vision. We are seeking enthusiastic coaches facilitate and work to build skill and confidence for youth registered for Beaverton Hoop Basketball and Sports Performance Programs. Program coaches will have to travel within Oregon/Washington for team tournaments.
Job Responsibilities
Coaches are responsible for creating a fun and safe environment for all young athletes (8-18 years old) improve their health and fitness, achieve basketball and performance-based goals. The hours vary between weekdays 3:30-9:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (varies depending on registrations and space available).
Essential Functions
- Arrive prior to start of program to set up and prepare court
- Attentive and engaging with each player in the assigned program
- Establish positive relationships with players and parents
- Supervise children on a regular basis
- Attend all assigned staff meeting
- Provide safe and clean environment for children
- Clear and prompt communication with supervisor, co-workers, and participants
Additional Functions:
- Ability to work well in high stress situations
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
Job Specifics
- Facilitate sport clinic style curriculum
- Instruct participants in systemic performance programming to address individual and/or teams needs
- Establish positive relationships players and parents
- Provide safe and clean environment for children
- Supervise children on a regular basis
- Court set-up and clean-up
Requirements
- Must pass YMCA background check
- CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to acquire certifications within 30 days of employment
- Preferred Basketball Experience (playing/coaching)
- Reliable transportation to travel to sites across West Region (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, etc.)
