Cricket Instructor - PT

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Somerset Hills YMCA is committed to celebrating the diversity of sports across the world and providing opportunities for our community members to engage in a variety of athletic pursuits. As part of our mission, we are excited to introduce cricket to our programming, recognizing its popularity and significance within the Indian community and beyond. We believe cricket offers an excellent opportunity for growth and inclusivity within our YMCA. We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable Cricket Instructors to join our team and lead the development and implementation of cricket programs at Somerset Hills YMCA. The ideal candidates will have a passion for the sport, experience in coaching or playing cricket, and a desire to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants of all ages and skill levels.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver cricket programs and lessons for youth and adults, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Create engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that cater to the needs and interests of diverse participants.
• Provide individualized instruction and feedback to help participants improve their cricket skills and knowledge of the game.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during cricket activities and events.
• Collaborate with other YMCA staff members to promote cricket programs and recruit participants from the Indian community and beyond.
• Maintain equipment and facilities used for cricket programs, ensuring they are safe, clean, and in good working condition.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated passion for cricket and a strong understanding of the rules, techniques, and strategies of the game.
• Experience coaching, playing, or officiating cricket at the recreational or competitive level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with participants, parents, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate program schedules and events.
• Must be able to demonstrate and explain sports skills that are being taught to multiple age groups / ability levels and be inclusive of all.
• Must be alert and have the quick ability to identify and prevent any safety concerns as they arise.
• Must be consistent on a weekly basis and be very minimally absent, if at all, to provide consistency and quality to participants.

SCHEDULE:

*All availabilities are welcome to apply. Most classes happen between 4pm-7pm M-F and Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.