Coach, Other Programs
About The Position
This position supports the YMCA’s work strengthening the 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 focused on achievement, belonging, and relationships among youth and within school communities.
Requirements
- Must be eighteen years or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate program activities around a specific area of focus.
- Strong character values, including respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
- Strong communication skills.
- Emotional maturity.
- Current approved EMSA First Aid certification.
- Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications (8 hours).
- Complete child abuse prevention training before the first day in the program.
- Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to lift 30–35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
- Previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Build positive, nurturing relationships with children.
- Build cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, staff, and partners.
- Promote and support the potential of all youth in programs and classes.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the 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, and relationships among youth and within school communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
