Youth Basketball Trainer - Downtown YMCA

Overview:

The YMCA of Springfield is seeking skilled Basketball trainers to lead fun, age-appropriate classes in a safe and positive environment. This role includes weekday evening shifts. The role focuses on teaching skill level appropriate basketball skills from recreation to competitive while building confidence and coordination. The ideal candidate enjoys working with kids, brings positive energy to class, and works well as part of a team.

 This role provides direct leadership, instruction, coaching and motivation for athletes in the basketball program. 

Responsibilities:

• Instructs basketball training sessions in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly. 
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. 
• Conveys information on basketball programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs. 
• Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.). 
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. 
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. 
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. 

Child Abuse Policies & Prevention: The YMCA enforces policies to prevent child abuse. Allegations or suspicions are taken seriously and reported to authorities. Procedures include unscheduled visits, open doors for parents, and a code of conduct for staff. We screen carefully to prevent abusers from being hired and provide child abuse prevention training to staff. Employees who fail to support these policies will be subject to discipline, up to termination. 

Qualifications:

• Must be able to demonstrate basketball trainer skills in accordance with YMCA standards. 
• Prior collegiate or professional experience preferred.
• At least 18 years of age. 
• Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas 
• Ability to learn quickly. 
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach. 
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). 
• Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements

Benefits:

• Free 1 Parent Family Membership
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave for All

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.  

Posted Salary Range: USD $16.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.