Basketball Instructor

The Bay Club Company•Walnut Creek, CA

59d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Athletics Director and/or AGM of Fitness, the Basketball Instructor is responsible for providing recreational experiences that enhance our athletic programming. This individual ensures the delivery of professional, high-quality programs to our membership while always exceeding expectations. This position will require an extensive knowledge of recreational basketball, age-appropriate instruction, and effective group control, as well as a talent for engaging students in activities that support their overall physical and mental health. Our Culture Our unique culture is at the heart of all we do and is guided by our values and behaviors. It's what we expect of ourselves and each other every day. We call it our "Code of Culture". Our Code of Culture includes Our Mantra, Our Actions We Live By, and Pete's Promise: Our Mantra: Respect The Past Accept Responsibility Pay it Forward Our Actions We Live By: Actions We Live By. It's who we are when we step into our full power. Keep It Real. Always. We need open and honest discussions. We need courage to speak up and to call things out that aren't good enough. And we navigate tough conversations with empathy and grace. Think Ahead. Be An Owner. Always be proactive, not reactive; be on the front foot. If we want to be an owner of this business, we must act like it! Stay Humble. Hustle Harder. Show up and do the hard work. Be a gritty, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of crew. Know it's never about one person-we are a part of a powerful team. One Team. One Voice. Be ONE united team. When we move in the same direction, there are no limits to what we can accomplish. Be Curious. Ask Why. Stay member curious. We seek to understand, and we never settle. We ask questions to truly understand the core of a matter. Pete's Promise: Service Forward Ruthlessly Consistent Do the Right Thing Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of basketball coaching experience
Experience working with children in an educational or recreational setting preferred
Ability to create and implement innovative youth sport or fitness program lesson plans
Passion for youth development and experience working with youth between 5-18 yrs.
Professional, friendly manner and excellent customer service attitude and abilities
Strong verbal communication and conflict resolution skills
Enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player
Self-motivated, takes initiative and willing to acquire new skills
Well organized and detail oriented
Computer literate
CPR certification required
Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts required
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required
Position requires daily public contact
Specific vision abilities required, but not limited to close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
This position deals with outside personnel such as members and clients on a regular basis with contact in various forms such as in person, phone and email.
The location of the position changes frequently from indoors to outdoors as property extends to both environments. However, extreme environmental conditions do not exist.
It is sometimes necessary to problem solve in difficult situations.
It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment.
Sitting and standing is as needed.
Requires occasional physical exertion such as bending, twisting, sitting, stooping, and use of hands and fingers.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
Frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility
Must occasionally talk and hear
Occasional lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.
Must have the ability to demonstrate safe exercise and perform equipment techniques.
Must have the ability to perform CPR and administer first aid as needed.
It is necessary for the position to travel independently to property locations on a minimal basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational or recreational setting preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate Youth Basketball Programs
Create engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for a variety of age groups
Provide support to ensure every participant is engaged and successful
Extensive knowledge of age-appropriate sports coaching and instructional techniques
Be flexible and forward-thinking, always have a backup plan and be ready to execute
Contribute to an Engaging Team Experience
Understand and live the Bay Club Actions We Live By
Be open to performance feedback
Work closely with team members to create a cohesive team environment, promoting teamwork and high staff morale
Support other team members when critical needs arise, if needed
Execute any additional duties as assigned by the General Manager or Director of Family Programming and/or Leadership staff
Foster a Safe and Productive Environment
Practice excellent group control and effective communication to ensure participants learn skills correctly and prevent injury
Use age-appropriate behavior techniques to ensure an emotionally healthy experience
Execute programming to develop ancillary skills including social emotional competency, self-care and character-building components
Engage in and model positive adult-child interactions between associates and children
Communication & Relationships
Effectively and professionally interacts and communicates with senior management, managers, other Associates, vendors, members, staff, and guests.
Promote harmonious relations among members, staff, vendors, and the community at-large.
Communicate in a timely manner and follow up, as appropriate.
Active participation in required events, required programs, required meetings and required trainings.
Ensure the TBCC mission and club brand is upheld in all aspects of program operations
Represent the club in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow through and response
Corporate Goals & Objectives
Promote the company's safety goals and actively work towards ensuring a safe working environment.
Interpret and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Actively further Club objectives and continuously support improvement and positive change, which includes participating on corporate designated committees to improve the company and business operations.
Make professional development a consistent priority.