Basketball Specialist

The Greater Peoria Family YMCA is seeking a Sports Trainer – Basketball Specialist to work with children and teens, promoting basketball skills, enhancing physical competence, building confidence, and fostering fundamental skill development. This role also emphasizes providing outstanding hospitality to create a positive experience for all participants. The Sports Trainer - Basketball Specialist will serve as a resource to help participants achieve their fitness and skill development goals while fostering a sense of well-being.  

QUALIFICATIONS (ALSO CALLED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OR KNOW HOW): 

1. Certifications: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid.   
2. Mandated Reporter. 
3. At least 18 years of age. 

1. Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities. 
2. Provide a fun, safe and positive experience for all participants and create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.  
3. Provide supervision of the participants in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines (i.e. ratio, attendance). 
4. Work with the supervisor to develop program objectives and goals for each program session. 
5. Teach rules, fundamentals and enhance basic skills in basketball. Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship.  
6. Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.  
7. Create and modify lesson plans and instruction that is age appropriate, progressive and meets the needs of the participants. Understand skills for ages 5 – 17, while utilizing differentiated instructions. 
8. Create an atmosphere in which all participants can have fun, are safe and learn the importance of good principled athletics. 
9. Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the progress of their child/teen and registration for the next session. 
10. Communicate to parents/guardians about additional YMCA opportunities that can benefit them or their child/teen. 
11. Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts. 
12. Provide direction to volunteers or Sports Assistants who are supporting the program, when needed. 
13. Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions for emergency situations. 
14. Ensure the cleanliness of program space during all activities. 
15. Inform Supervisor on-duty regarding any incident reports that need to be filled out. 
16. Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events. 
17. Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members. 
18. Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines. 
19. We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. 

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader): 

• Communication & Influence 
• Developing Self & Others 
• Engaging Community 
• Relationships 
• Communication 
• Developing Others 
• Inclusion 
• Quality Results 
• Project Management 
• Functional Expertise 

Mission Advancement: 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. 

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks 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.  

Operational Effectiveness: 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. 

Personal Growth: 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. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

1. Ability to walk, stands, and sit including on the floor for long periods of time. 
2. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 
3. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight. 
4. Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. 
5. Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. 
6. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking. 
7. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. 
8. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency 
9. Opening and closing facility 
10. Coordinates room 
11. Security of the building  
12. Ensuring that the program structure and agenda is followed 
13. Rules of basketball are followed 
14. Coordinating schedule of participants 
15. Sign in of participants.  
16. Keeping attendance.