Youth Sports Coach

St Cloud Area Family YMCA • Saint Cloud, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

To provide an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for an assigned group of youngsters while they learn individual and team game skills, sportsmanship, and fair play. At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• A desire to work with children, preferably a parent with children enrolled in the program.
• Exude enthusiasm and positive spirit with a commitment to equal participation: “every child’s a winner…every child plays.”
• Exhibit patience, maturity, and dependability.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge and skills in sports.
• Recognized by others for sound character and strong moral values and personal ethics.
• Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind.
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and well-being of members.
• Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.

Nice To Haves

• one year of coaching at any level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach an assigned group of children emphasizing skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun.
• Preside over team activities including all scheduled team practices and games
• Be responsible for team equipment.
• Ensure equal playing time for all your players regardless of the score.
• Work to establish and improve team unity and spirit.
• Adhere to YMCA policies, objectives, and rules.
• Lead by example among team parents to support the responsibilities of the referee and league leadership.
• Ensure respect of property by all participants and report any obstacles that pose a substantial risk for the children.

Benefits

• Free employee membership
• Discount on select programs
• Opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing department and an inclusive team
• Flexible schedule
• Provided uniforms
• A fun-friendly work environment

What This Job Offers

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