Sports Coach

1 month ago

Syracuse, New York, United States YMCA of Central New York Full time
Job Title: Sports Instructor

Reports To: Health & Wellness Coordinator

Work Location: Southwest YMCA, Syracuse, NY

FLSA: Non-exempt – Part-time

Salary: $15.00/hour

Work Schedule: Mornings or Afternoons depending on classes & availability

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our Mission:

We are committed to strengthening the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are dedicated to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. Under the guidance of the Health & Wellness Director, the Sports Instructor is responsible for providing support in the organization, delivery, and quality of YMCA program(s) to the membership, program participants, and community. This position works independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Instructs the program activities and aids program growth.
  • Responsible for creating lesson plans and facilitating towards their class.
  • Responsible for equipment set-up and take-down.
  • Assists in maintaining athletic facilities.
  • Assists in monitoring equipment for maintenance needs and repairs.
  • Promotes and incorporates the YMCA core values and character development model into all program activities.
  • Assists in branch fundraising activities and special events.
  • Gives the Supervisor and all member and community inquiries and feedback in a timely manner.
  • Assists in monitoring daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
  • Adheres to and promotes all Sports Department health and safety standards and policies.
  • Maintain a written attendance record for each class.
  • Punches in and out for their scheduled shift following company policy of punching in & out not more than five minutes prior to or after their scheduled shift.
  • All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma.
  • At least three (3) years of work-related experience with sport programs.
  • Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Effective interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Vendors, Directors, and Staff of all levels.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Good time management skills.

Trainings & Certifications:

  • Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety, and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
  • Must hold CPR, AED, and 02 (First Aid may be required at some branches) certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins.
  • Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
  • Must attend and complete New Employee Orientation (includes Activate America Video 1), Listen First Level 1, and Quality Service Training within the first 90-days of employment.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

  • Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
  • Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

Physical Requirements:

  • The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Work Environment:

  • This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment.
  • At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others.

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