Youth Sports Coach, Ridley Area YMCA
About The Position
Love working with our youth and sharing your passion for sports? Join the Ridley Area YMCA as a Youth Sports Coach! We're looking for enthusiastic, energetic individuals to lead fun, engaging, and skill-building programs. Sports programs run on nights and weekends. POSITION SUMMARY Plan, direct and implement safe, quality Youth & Family programs as scheduled. Must have thorough knowledge of course content, curriculum and enjoy working with children. This position will be expected to follow the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in every duty associated with the YMCA. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum 16 years of age.
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to lead activities, engage groups, and manage behavior positively
- Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently
- Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED, and First Aid within 15 days of hire.
- Completion of required trainings.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience working with children in a camp, school, childcare, or recreation setting
Responsibilities
- Assists with planning, directing, and implementing Youth Program Activities.
- Reinforce children’s actions in a positive manner to promote safety and health self-images.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement.
- Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
- Completes accident/incident reports as necessary.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times (in accordance with the CYEDC dress code policy.)
- This position will adhere to policies and procedures related to boundaries and supervision with consumers. Manage high risk activities and follow mandated reporter requirements.
- Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the success of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
