Sports Coach - Parkville, The Y of Central Maryland, Parkville, MD
The Y of Central Maryland -
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Parkville, MD,
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Sports Coach - Parkville
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to helpothers and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Sports Manager, the Sports Lead is responsible for providing Cause-Driven management and operations focused around adult and youth sports. This position will include associate supervision, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, program optimization and fulfillment. The Sports Lead is also responsible for supporting, training, supervising, and leading their associate team in superior levels of member service and engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead adult and youth sports at center level
Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
Help support onboarding new Associates
Foster an environment that is positive and motivating to families, children, and peers
Communicate with center leadership and Sports Manager to effectively coordinate and communicate facility usage for assigned programs
Ensure programs are staffed and planned accordingly
Organize gym closet and keep inventory of sports equipment
Print class rosters for Sports Instructors
Promote leagues & classes
Incorporate the four character values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community
Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
Enforce all policies and procedures
Assist in all other areas as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Sports Lead will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. The Associate shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include:
Experience developing and implementing programming.
Two or more years of experience as a leader or coach, or equivalent in programming.
Flexible Schedule: days, nights, weekends and traveling to other centers.
Proficient computer skills.
Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire).
Y New Staff Orientation and child abuse prevention training.
Knowledge of safety rules for the program area.
Excellent speaking ability, and have an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants.
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with all associates.
Ability to move, set up and store equipment.
At least 21 years of age.
The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.