Basketball Instructor (Prospect Park YMCA)

YMCA of the USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking a Basketball Sports Instructor to work with children/teens, promoting sports enjoyment while developing skills and confidence. You will create progressive lesson plans, ensure safety, and embody YMCA Core Values in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1+ year of youth sports teaching experience, and certifications in First Aid/CPR plus YMCA Coaching 101 and CDC HEADS UP Concussion training within stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching children/teens sports in a structured setting.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in designated sports activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Current First Aid or CPR certifications.
• Must attend YMCA Coaching 101 Training within 90 days of employment.
• Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work with children/teens to promote the enjoyment of sports activities while improving physical competence, developing confidence, and teaching basic skill development.
• Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.
• Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.
• Encourage a lifetime participation in sports and physical activity.
• Embody the YMCA Core Values.
• Develop program objectives and goals with a supervisor.
• Create written lesson plans that are age-appropriate and progressive.
• Supervise participants per YMCA standards and adjust plans to participant needs.

Skills

Youth development

Communication skills

Coaching experience

First Aid/CPR certifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

YMCA Coaching 101 Training

CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports

Job description

The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking a Basketball Sports Instructor.

Job Description

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Responsibilities

The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking a Basketball Sports Instructor who will be responsible for working with children/teens to promote the enjoyment of sports activities while improving physical competence, developing confidence, and teaching basic skill development. The overall major functions of the Sports Instructor also include:

• Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.
• Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with all constituents, including, but not limited to, program participants and parents/guardians.
• Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.
• Encourage a lifetime participation in sports and physical activity.
• Embody the YMCA Core Values.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching children/teens sports in a structured setting.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in designated sports activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Current First Aid or CPR certifications.
• Must attend the YMCA Coaching 101 Training within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within thirty (30) days of employment.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Supervisor to develop program objectives and goals for each session.
• Create a written lesson plan for the program session that is age-appropriate and progressive, as needed.
• Provide supervision of the participants in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines (e.g., ratio, attendance, etc.).
• Be able to modify lesson plans and instructions to meet the needs of the participants.
• Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Teach rules and fundamentals and enhance basic skills.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the progress of their child/teen and registration for the next session.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about additional YMCA opportunities that can benefit them or their child/teen.
• Ensure that all equipment is age-appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition. This includes conducting monthly equipment safety checks.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• When applicable, provide direction to volunteers or Sports Assistants who support the program.
• Have a thorough understanding of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions in emergencies.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the program space during all activities.
• Inform the Manager on Duty (MOD) regarding any incident reports that need to be filled out.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.