Youth Sports Coach

YMCA of Muncie•Muncie, IN

About The Position

The Youth Sports Coach supports the YMCA of Muncie’s mission to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The coach maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, and provides an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for an assigned group of athletes as they build confidence, individual and team game skills, sportsmanship, and fair play. The role also supports member service, community connection, and the Y’s culture. The coach welcomes and supports members and participants, helps foster positive relationships, and contributes to a clean and organized environment. This position is part-time and non-exempt, within the Sports and Recreation department, and reports to the Coordinator of Membership Services and Recreation.

Requirements

Previous experience in a sporting activity.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications; certifications must be kept current.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention Training before the first shift and refresh it yearly.
Sound character, strong morals and values, and personal ethics.
Organizational skills, patience, maturity, and dependability.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants, contributing to member retention; be courteous and use individuals’ names.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the environment.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with volunteers and members, and help members connect with one another and the Y.
Welcome, connect with, and support members, and invite them to participate and give back to the community.
Handle and resolve concerns, and inform the supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
Apply YMCA policies related to member services.
Coach to the best of your ability while serving as a leader and mentor to participants.
Establish and improve team unity and spirit.
Ensure equal play among participants.
Emphasize skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or management staff.
Support the Annual Campaign and other fundraising activities.
Uphold the Association Employee Handbook guidelines.
Attend designated trainings and staff meetings.