Job Title: Sports Coach Job Code: PSS/SAP
Reports to: Sports Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Sports Director, the Sports Coach will be responsible for teaching skills and techniques for various sports to youth of varying ages and skill levels. The more common individual sports such as basketball, kickball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, and tee-ball/baseball will be the focus as well as multi-sport programs which may include the sports listed as well as more unique, less common sports. The coach will also be responsible for the safety of all participants, the supervision and care of all the equipment, and integrating the YMCA core values of honesty, responsibility, caring, and respect into all aspects of all the youth sports programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains constant surveillance of participants
- Is actively engaged with participants at all times
- Knows and enforces all rules in a respectful manner
- Maintains effective, positive relationships participants, parents and other staff
- Arrives to work on time, prepared and wears appropriate uniform
- Attends all staff meetings as required
- Engages in behavior conducive to team building with other staff, such as open
- communication, encouragement, support and tolerance for each other.
- Exemplify the YMCA mission and values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility in all aspects of job performance and interactions/relationships with others
- Accepts and demonstrates the mission & values of the Y-usa and YMCA of Marquette County
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications: First aid, CPR and AED, ninety days of employment
- Prior experience working with children
- Creativity, initiative, flexibility, eagerness, to seek out and involve others are essential
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
