Legacy Travel Basketball Coach

Position Summary :

Under the direction of the Sports Director or Coordinator, Special Skills Instructors Instructor plan and teach various Travel ball Youth Sports programming to participants ages 3 through 17.

Essential Functions / Job Duties :

• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to beginning of work shift.
• Develops and plans age-appropriate Youth Sports for YMCA participants.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to coordinate and promote the Y's Youth Sports throughout the community.
• Plans, supervises and implements programs in accordance with YMCA of South Florida core values, policies, and Risk Management and Safety procedures.
• Works closely to train and help volunteers on Youth Sports coaching.
• Travels to sport tournaments.
• Demonstrates, models and gears program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, disabilities, special talents, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintains excellent communication with parents regarding youth sports, progress, achievements and / or concerns.
• Attends YMCA functions such as staff meetings and program events.
• Participates in ongoing professional developmental training and attend coaches' meetings as required by the Program Director.
• Follows the YMCA of South Florida Risk Management procedures by reporting any incident / accidents to the Program Director and / or Human Resources within 24 hours of incident / accident.
• Other duties as needed based on Family Center or Program Site requirements or needs.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader) :

Mission Advancement : Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.

Collaboration : Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness : Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth : Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements :

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Ideal Candidate Profile

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics 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. Travels to sport tournaments.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift / move set up and store equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye / hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employment at the YMCA is at will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff members. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.