Sports Coach

Crossroads YMCA•Crown Point, IN

About The Position

The Sports Coach I supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of Sports Leadership, the coach provides a safe, positive, welcoming, and respectful environment for youth sports activities. The role monitors sports areas, supports fair play, promotes sportsmanship and teamwork, and helps manage games, clinics, and recreational leagues. Coaches with specialties in basketball, volleyball, or soccer are sought. Saturday availability is required.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
At least one season of sports experience.
General understanding of sports and a strong interest in working with individuals of all ages.
Relevant knowledge of the rules and gameplay of one or more sports.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, New Leader Orientation, and required online training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across social and economic backgrounds.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Passion for learning, working with youth and families, and sports.
Desire and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; occasional stooping or bending is required.
Ability to bend, lean, kneel, and walk, and to respond swiftly to game situations and emergencies.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Monitor designated sports areas and ensure participants follow sports rules and policies.
Enforce expectations for appropriate language and behavior.
Promote sportsmanship, athletics, and teamwork.
Organize and manage games, including gym setup, care of equipment, and keeping score and statistics.
Coach fundamentals and clinics, and referee recreational leagues up to third grade.
Lead sports discussions with coaches and captains before games and huddles after games.
Evaluate equipment and report items that need repair or replacement.
Clean program areas to support a positive member experience.
Attend and participate in YMCA program activities, trainings, and staff meetings as assigned.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergencies according to established procedures.
Assist with YMCA fundraising activities and special events as designated by the Branch Executive Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.