Sports Coach

Come be a part of a fast-growing sports department here at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA and have the opportunity to work at our brand-new state-of-the-art Sportscenter. We are looking for passionate sport coaches & enthusiast who can help us grow our sports leagues and training programs through the mission of the Y. We are looking for sport coaches with specialty in Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer. This position would require having Saturday availability.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Sports Leadership the Sports Coach I is responsible for providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals through monitoring youth sports activity, ensuring all rules are followed, and games are played fairly. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide a safe and welcoming environment to members, participants, and guests by monitoring the designated sports areas and ensuring all are following sports rules and policies.
2. Enforce member expectations which include but not limited to using appropriate language and actions towards others.
3. Foster strong sportsmanship behaviors to create a healthy experience for athletics and teamwork.
4. Manage sports games in an organized and efficient manner to support safe play through appropriate gym set up, preservation of gym equipment, and accurately keeping score via scoreboard and stats.
5. Ability to coach fundamentals, clinic, and referee recreational leagues up to 3rd grade.
6. Facilitate/lead sports discussion with coaches/captains before the game and huddles after the game.
7. Evaluate equipment and report any need to fix or replace items used. 
8. Clean the general area of program space to ensure a great member experience.
9. Attends and participates in other YMCA program activities, trainings, and staff meetings as assigned.
10. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations as outlined in emergency procedures.
11. Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events as designated by the Branch Executive Director.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age 16 required.
2. Minimum of one season of sports experience required.
3. Have a general understanding of sports and have a strong interest in working with individuals of all ages.  Relevant knowledge and understanding of rules/game play of one or more sports.
4. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Leader Orientation and online training required.
5. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
7. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
8. Must have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and sports in general.
9. Desire and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
10. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekend, and holidays.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

The National YMCA Mission:

“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to game situations and the physical ability to act swiftly in the event of an emergency.  
• Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment