Youth Basketball Instructor

YMCA • Old Bridge Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Youth Basketball Instructor will be responsible for teaching basketball classes to children ages 6-13 years old. The role focuses on providing a quality experience to children while embodying the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

• 18+ years of age.
• Proven experience teaching Youth Basketball.
• At least 1-year experience teaching Youth Basketball classes.
• Outgoing, energetic, and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of school age children.
• Plans and implements age/developmentally appropriate basketball activities following YMCA guidelines.
• Applies basic youth development principles in working with children through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
• Actively participates with children in all activities.
• Ensures the proper use of YMCA property and the gymnasium as well as equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Participates in staff training and meetings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Acts as a role model to students and staff in attitude and behavior.
• Maintains positive relations with children, parents, coworkers, subordinate staff, and volunteers. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance