Youth Basketball Instructor - Duncan YMCA

YMCA • Houston, TX

442d • $41,600 - $41,600

About The Position

The Youth Basketball Instructor at Duncan YMCA is responsible for planning and executing sports activities for children, focusing on skill development and promoting the YMCA's core values. This part-time role involves engaging with participants, teaching sports rules, facilitating games, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for youth development.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Prior childcare experience.
• Basic knowledge of sports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Nice To Haves

• Sports related knowledge in a youth setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values and character development model into all program activities.
• Plans, implements and instructs sport-specific drills with a goal of growing participants' skills.
• Teaches rules for each sport.
• Facilitates informal games/scrimmages.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Maintains program area and equipment, assists with set-up and breakdown of activity centers.
• Maintains required program records.
• Maintains positive engagement with all members and participants to enhance the member experience.
• Actively engage youth in safe, fun and educational activities while offering opportunities to make choices, listen, help and support each other.
• Listens to concerns, answers questions, and addresses coaches, players and parents in a calm, fair and professional manner.
• Immediately reports problems, inappropriate situations or behaviors to Sports Director.
• Assists in YMCA annual campaign fundraising and special events.
• Follows association approved instructional curriculum.
• Attends all staff meetings and training sessions as requested or required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Part-time hours
• Competitive pay starting from $20 an hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed