Volleyball Coach -Youth Sports

About the role

The COACH I – YOUTH SPORTS position supports the Y, a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead challenging and educational practice sessions.
• Instruct group in accordance with YMCA guidelines and rules of the game.
• Uphold, model, teach and put the four (4) core values of the YMCA into action in all activities - Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Maintain good relationship with Students, parents and sports officials.
• Maintain professional appearance and report on time to all scheduled practices and games.
• Strive to develop the qualities of leadership, initiative and good judgement in all athletes.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Adhere to the directions given by the head coach and assist at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with teaching and/or playing volleyball.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of volleyball.
• Flexible schedule.
• Certifications: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• 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.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Buils rapport and relates well to others.
• Sets 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Holds the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in accordance to instruction.
• Regularly lifts up to 10 – 50 pounds.