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The YMCA of Greater NewYork is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, andstrengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse populationof more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive throughprograms and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of theY. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build strongercommunities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Coney Island YMCA is seeking a Youth Coach who will be responsible for leading a group or team of children/teens in a designated sport and progressive skill development for the Teen Center: Saturday Night Lights Teen program. The Youth Coach will promote the enjoyment of sports activities while improving physical competence, developing confidence, teaching healthy competition, and skill development. 
TeenCenter: Saturday Night Lights Teen program operates on Saturday evenings.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities, and ensuring spaces are clean and supplies are well-maintained.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment thatembraces the diversity of all participants.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop program objectives, goals, andlogistics.
• Schedule team practices and games during Saturday Night Lights Teen Center hours in collaboration with Teen Advisors.
• Create written plans for all practices that are age-appropriate andprogressive. 
• Provide supervision of the players to ensure safety and engagement.
• Modify and adapt coaching style to meet the needs of the participants.
• Teach rules, fundamentals, and enhance basic skills. Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship over winning and the outcome of the game.
• Encourage a lifetime of participation in sports and physical activity.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding schedules, registration,and the progress of their child/teen.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about additional YMCA opportunitiesthat can benefit them and/or their child/teen.
• Ensure that all equipment is age-appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition. This includes conducting scheduled equipment safety checks.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion andrecruitment efforts.
• When applicable, provide direction to volunteers or Teen Advisors who support the program.
• Inform the Manager on Duty (MOD) regarding any incident reports that need to be filled out.
• Keep a safe and clean activity space.
• Adhere to all Saturday Night Lights funding expectations andrequirements.
• Must obtain the YMCA Coaching 101 Training certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain the Child Abuse Prevention Training certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, andspecial events, as appropriate.

DesiredSkills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience coaching children/teens sports in a structured setting.
• Content expert indesignated sport(s).
• Coaching license in therespective sport preferred.
• In-depth knowledge ofsporting strategies.
• Current First Aid / CPRcertification.
• Knowledge of youthdevelopment stages.
• Ability to communicateeffectively with members of all ages.
• Good Communication andInterpersonal skills.
• Must beavailable to work Saturday evenings.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be amember of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your resumeand a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and ourorganization.
If you are a current YMCA employee, pleasesubmit your application through the Internal Career Site inCornerstone.