Do you have a passion for coaching? Are you competitive? Come Coach for the Y Sports Team! As a Sports Team Coach, you provide feedback on execution and direction during Sports practice and games. The Sports Coach will develop goals for the team, plan the weekly practice workouts and manage the meet program placements. The Sports Coach will inspire and prepare students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community and engage in a lifetime of learning. The Sports Coach should be organized, dependable and self-directed and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to help our youth improve their sport. The Sports Coach implements a program that will meet the different needs of all youth in the program, such as unity, spirit, teamwork, endurance, skill and technique improvement. Summary: The Sports Coach is responsible for leading sports classes and coaching leagues to ensure that the program criteria and objectives are carried out. This role will require knowledge of a designated sport such as basketball, track, baseball, soccer, volleyball etc. The Coach will lead by example while providing a high level of customer service to parents and participants, ensuring a safe and positive environment and may assist with data entry for registration and games and maintain sports equipment. Essential Functions: • Set up and lead team sports activities including all scheduled classes, practices and games. • Lead special programs and activities as required. • Attend all coach meetings. • Communicate important information regarding classes, practices and games to all players and families. • Adhere to YMCA policies, rules and objectives. • Follow emergency procedures and complete accident reports as necessary. • Maintain and assume responsibility for all sports equipment. • Demonstrate good sportsmanship and lead by example among volunteers, team parents and participants to support the responsibilities of the officials and sports leadership. • Work to establish and improve team unity and spirit. Qualifications: • Coaching experience at any level (preferably 1+ years’ experience). • Working knowledge of designated sport. • Ability to travel locally to visit branch sites, attend meetings and training. • Ability to complete online concussion training within 30 days of hire. • Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen • Strong communication and mediation skills. • Must be self-directed, motivated, dependable and organized. • Ability and interest in working with people of diverse backgrounds. Work Conditions: • Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and actively participating in games and activities. • May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the environment. • Work environments range from quiet work areas to busy, noisy indoor and outdoor spaces with several groups talking amongst themselves concurrently. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.