Youth Sports Specialty Coach

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Youth Sports Specialty Coach supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The coach oversees assigned sports program activities, practices, and clinics, and provides individual or group coaching. The role follows sports program curricula and YMCA of Greater San Antonio policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• One to three years of experience as a coach.
• Obtain YMCA-approved basic life-saving certifications within the first 60 days of hire, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Hold a YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or group coaching sessions.
• Track daily attendance sheets.
• Keep courts or fields clear of equipment and return equipment to its proper storage place.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Report needed equipment repairs to the Sports Director.
• Enforce all facility rules.
• Secure substitutes as necessary.
• Provide direct teaching leadership in a team-teaching situation.
• Share responsibility for interpreting and communicating a child’s progress to parents.
• Follow all sports program curricula.
• Follow all YMCA of Greater San Antonio policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED