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Youth Sports Instructor
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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$45,226 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
The Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA is hiring Youth Sports Instructors to deliver sports-related programs in an enthusiastic & effective manner to participants with all ability levels, including teaching sports classes and coaching sports leagues. This position supports all participants as they continue to learn the aspects of teamwork and sportsmanship while building confidence and improving skills and knowledge of particular programming. Essential Functions Delivers curriculum in a positive and fun manner Joins and demonstrates sports curriculum and activities Sets up and breaks down program areas before and after classes Communicates clearly with families and children Builds positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues Knowledge of programming and rules, as needed for officiating purposes Communicate instructions and rules in an energetic and clear manner Oversee the safety of all children during programs Reinforces teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill building At least 15 years of age Competitive sports experience preferred Counselor, coaching and/or instructor experience preferred If under 16 years old, must: Play competitive sports Have prior knowledge of the sport will be teaching Only instruct youth participants ages 10 and younger Run a class with another staff member who is 18 years or older