Basketball Training

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Basketball Skills Trainer supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Sports team by providing members with targeted skill refinement through a quality basketball training program specific to the individual’s abilities and goals.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 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.

BENEFITS:

Free Y membership

Discounted programs, rentals, and retail

Child Watch hours available free of charge

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and coach session content appropriate to the participants’ ability; assesses players skills, monitors performance and provides feedback to program participants on how to improve basketball performance. 
• Organizes and directs individual and small group activities/exercises. 
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for development. 
• Work closely with Sports Director to schedule small group sessions during open gym times. 
• Adheres to emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards. 
• Complies with all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. 
• Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the game of basketball. 

• Previous coaching experience preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. 

• Obtain and maintain required trainings required. 

• Minimum age 18 preferred. 

SALARY:

Minimum starting rate of $17 an hour

Starting rate based on experience

SCHEDULE:

Part-time

Flexible hours based on operational need

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.

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