A Career With A Cause

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

General Functions

Under the guidance of the Sports Director, the Youth Sports Coach is responsible for providing support in the organization, delivery, and quality of YMCA program(s) to the membership, program participants, and community. This position works independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks. The incumbent accepts, demonstrates, and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, and respect and responsibility.

YMCA Sports Department Quality Service Theme: We create a positive atmosphere by offering competitive and non-competitive athletic activities, and emphasizing sportsmanship for all. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Instructs the program activities and aids program growth.
• Responsible for creating lesson plans and facilitating towards their class.
• Responsible for equipment set-up and take-down.
• Assists in maintaining athletic facilities.
• Assists in monitoring equipment for maintenance needs and repairs.
• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA core values and character development model into all program activities.
• Assists in branch fundraising activities and special events.
• Gives the Supervisor and all member and community inquiries and feedback in a timely manner.
• Assists in monitoring daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
• Adheres to and promotes all Sports Department health and safety standards and policies.
• Maintain a written attendance record for each class.
• Punches in and out for their scheduled shift following company policy of punching in & out not more than five minutes prior to or after their scheduled shift.
• All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma.
• At least three (3) years of work related experience with sport programs.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Vendors, Directors and Staff of all levels.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Good time management skills.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogen and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Must hold YMCA Child Protection Series, Darkness to Light, within the first 90 days of employment.

Core Competencies

Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA: Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts changes; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.

Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fundraising in achieving the YMCA mission.

Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customer and Other: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve in involve members, participants, internal customers and others.

Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.

Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.

Effective Return on Investment

This position ensures the delivery of high quality mission and market driven programs and effective supervision of YMCA services in the areas of sports programs.

1. Ensure program activities meet the needs of the program participants are age appropriate, meet safety and YMCA standards at all times.

Physical Demands

Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch or crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, climb a minimum of two flights of stairs (approximately every half-hour), lift/move and carry approximately 45 pounds, and use hands and fingers. Special vision abilities required: distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical sports/gymnasium environment. At times, the employee may be exposed to situations where injuries may occur. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas may occur.

Americans With Disabilities Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.