SPORTS COACH (Evenings & Weekends)

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN AS • Butler, PA

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About The Position

The Sports Coach develops, organizes, and implements high-quality sports and recreational programs for youth, teens, and adults. The role supports the YMCA’s work strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, while fostering a welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined culture. Sports listed include volleyball, soccer, basketball, and pickleball.

This is a part-time position of less than 29 hours per week. The work schedule includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours. The employee must complete required employment clearances before the hire date; clearances accepted within two years of the hire date may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $50 with a receipt after the probationary period.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age.
• At least one year of sports-related experience.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mature judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Required employment clearances before the hire date: PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Certification, FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services), NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Verification), and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Sports officiating or coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate program activities consistent with YMCA values and objectives.
• Plan structured activities that stimulate participants’ growth and development.
• Develop sports-based curriculum appropriate to participants’ ages.
• Motivate and direct program participants, parents, staff, and volunteers, and work as a team player.
• Officiate, coach, and supervise sports programs as required.
• Maintain current participant, volunteer, and program records, including rosters, attendance, and scorebooks.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, modeling relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Enforce area rules and behavior expectations.
• Maintain program areas and follow standards for equipment, storage, safety, and cleanliness.
• Set up program areas according to facility schedules and the layout needed for each sport.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership.
• Discounted YMCA programs.
• Employees may be compensated up to $50.00 for eligible clearance costs with a receipt after completing the probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed