Girls' Youth Basketball Coach (Part-Time)

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discount on specialty programs

Discounted or free family membership

Retirement plan (up to 10%)

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a part-time Girls' Jr. Celtics Basketball Instructor at Menino YMCA to lead youth and adult sports sessions on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings, aligning with our curriculum and core values.

Excellent communication with families and staff is essential, along with proactive planning and a passion for helping participants develop skills. Candidates should have 1–2 years of related experience, CPR/First Aid certifications, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Excellent relationship building and conflict resolution skills with parents, staff, children, and community partners.
• Excellent coaching skills providing clear instruction, feedback and positive motivation.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage small and large groups of children and/or adults.

Responsibilities

• Coaches sports programs using provided curriculum and curriculum of their own design emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship and the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
• Demonstrates designed skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development.
• Maintains group focus and attention to activities being run, with a coaching presence to positively redirect participants where needed.
• Meets players where they are at in age and skill level, challenging them with achievable skills, drills and games.
• Maintains a safe playing environment by reducing risks, ensuring guidelines are followed, and age-appropriate play.
• Prepares for each class session by reviewing and practicing skills, drills and activities; sets up the play field and cleans up afterward.
• Provides feedback to players in real time to help them improve their skills with positive encouragement.
• Serves as a role model and communicates with parents professionally.
• Keeps accurate attendance records and ensures policies and safety are followed at all times.
• Attends meetings, required trainings and YMCA events as needed.
• Engages with families, children and other Y employees to be seen as a leader within the Y.

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a part-time Girls' Jr. Celtics Basketball Instructor at Menino YMCA to lead youth and adult sports sessions on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings, aligning with our curriculum and core values.

Excellent communication with families and staff is essential, along with proactive planning and a passion for helping participants develop skills. Candidates should have 1–2 years of related experience, CPR/First Aid certifications, and the ability to manage