Youth Coach/Trainer (Park Slope Armory YMCA)

Cross Island YMCA; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a part-time Youth Coach/Trainer for the Park Slope Armory YMCA in Brooklyn, NY. You will deliver engaging, safe youth sports programs on Saturdays and evenings, foster learning, and embody YMCA core values.

Responsibilities include planning practices, supervising players, adapting coaching styles, promoting teamwork, communicating with parents, and ensuring equipment safety; a passion for youth development is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of coaching children/teens in a structured setting.
• Experience working with teens in a group setting.
• Coaching license in the respective sport preferred.
• Current First Aid or CPR certifications required.
• Attend YMCA Coaching 101 Training within 90 days of hire.
• CDC HEADS UP concussion certification within 30 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention certification within 30 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.
• Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with all constituents.
• Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Teach progressive lessons with opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.
• Encourage lifelong participation in sports and physical activity.
• Coach games that allow for equal playing time.
• Be responsible for team equipment.
• Work to establish and improve group unity and spirit.
• Be available on Saturday evenings for the program.
• Embody the YMCA Core Values.

Kenntnisse

Coaching experience

Youth sports

First Aid

CPR certification

YMCA Coaching 101

HEADS UP certificate

Child Abuse Prevention

Sports fundamentals

Communication

Saturday availability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Youth Coach/Trainer (Park Slope Armory YMCA)

$25.00 Hourly

Part-Time / Regular

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

Responsibilities

• 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 of participation in sports and physical activity.
• Coach games that allow for equal playing time.
• Be responsible for team equipment.
• Work to establish and improve group unity and spirit.
• Be available on Saturday evenings for the program.
• Embody the YMCA Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Supervisor to develop program objectives, goals, and logistics.
• Schedule team practices and games during Saturday Night Lights (SNL) Teen Center hours in collaboration with Teen Advisors.
• Create written plans for all practices that are age-appropriate and progressive, as needed.
• Provide supervision of the players to ensure safety and engagement.
• Be able to modify and adapt coaching styles to meet the needs of the participants.
• Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship over winning and the outcome of the game.
• Teach rules and fundamentals and enhance basic skills.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding schedules.
• Communicate to parents/guardians about additional YMCA opportunities that can benefit them and/or their child/teen.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the progress of their child/teen and registration.
• Ensure that all equipment is age-appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition. This includes conducting scheduled equipment safety checks.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• When applicable, provide direction to volunteers or Teen Advisors who are supporting the program.
• 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.
• Adhere to all Saturday Night Lights funding expectations and requirements.
• Keep a safe and clean activity space.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience coaching children/teens sports in a structured setting. Experience working with teens in a group setting.
• Coaching license in the respective sport preferred.
• Current First Aid or CPR certifications.
• Must attend the YMCA Coaching 101 Training within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must receive the Child Abuse Prevention certificate within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Passion for youth development and knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in the designated sport(s).
• In-depth knowledge of sporting strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be available to work Saturday evenings.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, 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.

Job ID

req2947

Employment Type

Part-Time / Regular

Location

Prospect Park YMCA Park Slope Armory

Brooklyn, NY

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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