Sports Coach

4 days ago

Needham, Massachusetts, United States YMCA of Greater Boston Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sports Instructor to join our team at the YMCA of Greater Boston. As a Sports Instructor, you will be responsible for leading group sports classes for children and adults of all ages.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Delivery: Coach sports programs using provided curriculum and curriculum of your own design, emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honest, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • Instruction and Feedback: Demonstrate designed skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development, and provide feedback to participants in real-time to help them improve their skills.
  • Group Management: Maintain group focus and attention to activities being run, and have a strong coaching presence to positively redirect participants where needed.
  • Player Development: Meet players where they are at in age and skill level, challenge them with achievable skills, drills, and games appropriate for their age group, and maintain a safe playing environment by reducing risks and ensuring guidelines are followed.
  • Preparation and Planning: Prepare for each class session by reviewing and practicing skills, drills, and activities, and set up the play field in advance, cleaning up after each session.
  • Communication and Record-Keeping: Communicate with parents, sharing successes, challenges, and information in a professional and respectful manner, and keep accurate records for attendance.
  • Compliance and Professional Development: Ensure policies and procedures for attendance, participation, and safety are followed at all times, and attend meetings, required trainings, events, and additional functions within the YMCA as needed.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: One to two years related experience preferred, such as sports coaching or volunteering.
  • Certifications and Training: CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications, and Child Abuse Prevention Training, which will be provided upon hire.
  • Skills and Competencies: Excellent relationship building and conflict resolution skills, excellent coaching skills, detail-oriented, strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to manage small and large groups of children and/or adults.
Benefits
  • Leadership Development: Develop your leadership skills in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment.
  • Career Growth: Explore a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Receive comprehensive benefits, including FREE YMCA membership, discounts on specialty programs, and a robust retirement plan.

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