Coach, Other Programs (5191)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles • Torrance, CA

3d

About The Position

This position supports the Y’s work as a nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Instructor (youth programs) builds positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, staff, and partners. The role promotes the potential of all youth and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the program experience.

The Coach provides direction to children in PLAY (Physical Learning Activities for Youth) programs and teaches curriculum focused on mastering specific skills. The position provides children with a quality experience centered on achievement, belonging, relationships among youth, and connection within school communities.

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be able to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate program activities around a specific area of focus, such as arts and humanities or sports skills.
• Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Have strong character values, including respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
• Have strong communication skills and emotional maturity.
• Hold current approved EMSA First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications (8 hours).
• Complete child abuse prevention training before the first day in the program.
• Have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Be able to lift 30–35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, staff, and partners.
• Promote the potential of all youth in programs and classes.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience.
• Provide direction to children in PLAY (Physical Learning Activities for Youth) programs.
• Teach curriculum focused on mastering specific skills.
• Plan, lead, and participate in activities.
• Provide a quality experience focused on achievement, belonging, relationships among youth, and connections within school communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED