VOLLEYBALL COACH

Sports Coach

Part Time Employee Benefits:

Less than 29 hours/week

Free Membership to the YMCA

Discounted Y Programs

The Sports Coach intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. The incumbent will be responsible for the development, organization and implementation of high quality sports and recreational programs for youth, teens and adults. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 15; required.
• Minimum 1 year of sports related experience; required.
• Sports officiating/coaching experience; preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mature judgement and sound decision-making skills a must.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Essential Functions:

1. Implement and supervise program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values and objectives.
2. Plan structured activities to stimulate the growth and development of participants.
3. Develop sports based curriculum for age appropriate execution.
4. Motivate and direct program participants, parents, staff and volunteers; be a team player.
5. Officiate, coach and supervise sport programs as required.
6. Maintain up-to-date participant, volunteer and program records (rosters, attendance and scorebooks).
7. Develop and maintain positive relations with children, parents and other staff. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
8. Enforce the rules and behavior expectations of the area.
9. Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
10. Ensure program areas are set-up in accordance to facility schedules and the necessary layout for respective sport.
11. Attend all staff meetings.
12. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment & Physical Demands:

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.

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Work schedule will include daytime, evening and weekend hours.

All positions require the following clearances for employment purposes prior to the date of hire. Clearances are accepted within 2 years of the hire date. Employees may be compensated up to $50.00 for clearances (with a receipt) once the probationary period has been passed.

• PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
• PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION
• FBI CLEARANCE (Department of Human Services)
• NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Verification)
• MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING CERTIFICATE