Program Instructor- Basketball Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in Basketball classes. Lead basketball practices and games for participants of various skill levels. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in the program and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Tracks player progress, participation, and areas needing improvement.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 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 make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct classes to youth.
• With the program agenda provided by the Program Director, instruct participants in the proper techniques of the major sports offered during different times of the year.
• Promote character counts values (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility)
• Ensure all equipment is used properly, cleaned, and returned to the appropriate locations.
• Set-up and clean-up before and after class each day
• May assist in events such as Kids Night Out, Healthy Kids Day, races, etc.
• May assist with planning and implementing program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Helps to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
• Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers and other staff. Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Functional Expertise
• Customer Service
• Quality Results
• Developing Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Have or ability to obtain V6 Swim Instructor within 6 months.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.