Basketball Instructor

YMCA OF THE JERSEY SHORE•Old Bridge, NJ

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Basketball Instructor supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role carries out sports program curriculum that promotes skill development, good sportsmanship, healthy living, and participation in basketball. The instructor helps create a welcoming, family-friendly environment and demonstrates the YMCA’s values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring while working with participants, parents, colleagues, and members. The instructor leads participants through group activities, tracks attendance, encourages fair and inclusive participation, and adjusts activities to engage participants. The role includes maintaining a safe environment, following emergency and youth-protection procedures, documenting incidents, attending required training and meetings, and completing weekly payroll through the ADP Mobile application. The position is part-time, located at the Old Bridge Family YMCA in Old Bridge, New Jersey, with a day shift and no travel.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
Previous experience playing or coaching basketball.
Ability to communicate with youth and adults.
First Aid and CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire.
Complete YMCA of Greater Monmouth County New Team Member Orientation.
Complete YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Online Training.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogen Online Training.

Nice To Haves

Minimum age of 18 years or older is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead participants through the intended group program curriculum.
Maintain participant rosters and track attendance.
Monitor participant activity to ensure participation, fair treatment, and equal opportunities; adjust activities to engage participants who are not actively participating.
Interact positively with participants and parents in a family-friendly manner.
Use sound judgment regarding member safety and injuries, and follow emergency procedures.
Inspect work areas and equipment for safety risks and report problems to a supervisor in writing.
Complete accident and incident reports and submit them to the Regional Youth & Sports Director.
Immediately report unsafe or suspicious activity to the Regional Youth & Sports Director or Director on Duty.
Follow youth-boundary policies, complete abuse risk management training, and follow mandated abuse-reporting procedures.
Adhere to service excellence standards and provide outstanding service to customers and constituents.
Arrive on time and ready for scheduled shifts, following branch and department dress codes.
Demonstrate YMCA core character values and represent the YMCA professionally while promoting a positive, cheerful environment.
Attend required staff meetings and continuing job training.
Complete weekly payroll on time using the ADP Mobile application on a personal phone.
Work in other areas or perform other duties as needed to meet organizational needs.
If unable to attend an assigned shift due to an appointment, illness, or vacation, find a substitute and notify the Membership Director by phone or email as early as possible.
Notify the Wellness Director within 60 days before First Aid, CPR/AED certification expires.