Youth Flag Football Coach - South Valley

The Youth Flag football Coach is responsible for creating a fun, safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experience for children participating in the YMCA's youth Football League program The Flag football Coach leads practices that help develop football fundamentals, team work, coordination, sportsmanship and vision casting.

In addition to coaching, the coach will incorporate educational enrichment activities, including guiding participants through the creation of personal vision boards. These activities will encourage youth to identify their goals, explore their interests and aspirations, and develop a positive mindset toward their academic, athletic, and personal growth.

SALARY RANGE: $23.00 - $26.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
• Facilitate vision board activities that help participants establish personal, academic, and athletic goals while encouraging creativity, self-reflection, and future planning.
• Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
• Modify activities to accommodate different skill levels and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with children and families while providing excellent member service.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of all participants throughout the season.
• Follow YMCA safety, emergency, child protection, and risk-management policies and procedures.
• Conduct appropriate equipment and facility safety checks before and during programming.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians regarding participant progress, program expectations, and concerns.
• Assist with class setup, cleanup, transitions, and equipment organization.
• Maintain accurate attendance and other required program records.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as required.
• Support YMCA events, demonstrations, special programs, and other activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, crawl, climb, jump, and move quickly during classes.
• Demonstrate basic football fundamentals
• Lift, carry, move, and set up program equipment.
• Respond quickly to safety concerns or emergencies.
• Work in an active environment with frequent movement and noise.

• Previous experience working with children in a recreational, educational, athletic, camp, or similar setting.
• Ability to actively participate in and demonstrate physical activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment for children of varying abilities and skill levels.
• Experience working with children ages 18 months--9 years.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching techniques.
• Passion for youth development, mentorship, and community engagement.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.