Youth Baseball Coach & Sports Instructor

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Baseball Sports Instructor at Prospect Park YMCA to promote youth engagement in sports, build confidence, and teach basic skills within a safe, inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1+ year of youth-sports coaching, knowledge of youth development, and current First Aid/CPR certifications; CDC HEADS UP certification within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

First Aid/CPR certification

CDC HEADS UP concussion certificate

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Baseball Sports Instructor at Prospect Park YMCA to promote youth engagement in sports, build confidence, and teach basic skills within a safe, inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1+ year of youth-sports coaching, knowledge of youth development, and current First Aid/CPR certifications; CDC HEADS UP certification within 30 days is required.