Summer Sports Camp Instructor- Both Basketball and Soccer

Description

Camp Description:

Soccer, & basketball. Players will be taught the fundamentals of each sport, while encompassing fun games and contests, catered to the ability of each participant. The focus of all sports will be having fun!

Sports camps are offered June 2 - July 31, 2025

Best Match:

The hiring focus for sports camps will be individuals who play or have experience playing soccer and basketball.  A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the skills, understand the rules of the game and can adjust their teaching of the skill and the concept of team play to children of varying ages and abilities.  Candidates would be expected to be available to work all weeks listed above.

POSITION SUMMARY:
A Sports Instructor is responsible as part of the clinic staff team for the set-up, take-down, site supervision, safety and welfare of the youth and spectators making sure that all related guidelines and regulations are followed, and making sure the program is run smoothly and efficiently and to have a positive environment for all parties involved with the program.

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.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:
1. Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
2. Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
3. Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
4. Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
5. Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Overarching Goal: Through their planning, actions and daily work creates and fosters a welcoming environment for all persons of all backgrounds and abilities and has a positive, nurturing relationships with staff and children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers and program partners. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall YMCA experience.


1. Attend scheduled and assigned sessions.
2. Conduct the sessions following the outline or program plan.
3. Employ best practices in skill progression through drills and practices which match the individuals players ability.
4. Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and lives the YMCA mission, vision, and values of the YMCA movement of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
5. Responsible for opening and closing at each site clinics, practice, or games if schedule which includes being present for set-up and break-down of the space and required equipment.
6. Conduct a safe environment for all players, spectators, parents, coaches, and officials.
7. Be knowledgeable about the program share information, respond to inquiries, direct players, coaches, and spectators.
8. Be the visible and identifiable YMCA staff member.
9. Ensure participants are properly registered with a formal registration form and all fees paid. Instruct participants that are not on the roster that they must be registered before participating in the program.
10. Take inventory of equipment before during and after the season. Contact direct supervisor in a formal or written manner on missing, lost or needs replaced items when necessary.
11. Assist and be available to parents or other involved parties before, during and after sessions
12. Communicate/Share any concerns or questions with direct supervisor in a time sensitive manner in the process or procedure prescribed.
13. Be knowledgeable about other Y sports, programs and membership and the Ys charitable mission.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Competency: Clusters of observable skills and behaviors needed to be successful within an organization or role.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Ys work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way, that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Ys 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.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.



OBSERVABLE BEHAVHIORS (Leader)
Express the Ys Cause & Culture
Create a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment
Deliver a high-quality experience
Serve others by welcoming, connecting and supporting
Invite Others to get involved and give back
Listen with the intent to support
See the Y as a lifelong connection.

Qualifications

Salary : $15