Sports Coach - Unified Sports Sampler; Special Olympics - Hudson YMCA

Sports Coach – Unified Sports Sampler (Special Olympics) – Hudson YMCA (Creative Design)

The YMCA is seeking experienced coaches with a passion and commitment to inclusion, teamwork, and creating meaningful experiences for youth of all abilities. As a Unified Sports Coach for the Youth Sports Sampler Camp, you will work in partnership with Special Olympics programming and support athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities competing and participating together. Rooted in the values of respect, belonging, and equal opportunity, this role uses the power of sport to build confidence, friendships, and community while making a meaningful impact through coaching and mentorship.

Seasons run 6/8–8/28, Monday‑Friday, up to 30 hours per week (trainings start in late May). Enjoy a free Y membership, tons of growth opportunities, and a fun, flexible job where every day feels rewarding. The salary for this position is $16.00 per hour. Compensation varies with background and experience and includes a range of other benefits and earned time off that depend on part‑time or full‑time status.

The Sports Coach is responsible for leading sports classes and coaching leagues to ensure that the program criteria and objectives are carried out, implementing the curriculum as assigned and providing a safe, enjoyable experience to all program participants.

• Set up and lead team sports activities including all scheduled classes, practices, and games.
• Lead special programs and activities as required.
• Attend all coach meetings.
• Communicate important information regarding classes, practices, and games to all players.
• Adhere to YMCA policies, rules and objectives.
• Follow emergency procedures and complete accident reports as necessary.
• Maintain and assume responsibility for all sports equipment.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship and lead by example among volunteers, team parents and participants to support the responsibilities of the officials and sports leadership.
• Work to establish and improve team unity and spirit.

This position reports to the Sports Director/Senior Sports Coordinator who reports to the Executive Director. The incumbent interacts regularly with staff, members, volunteers and the community, and requires regular interaction with youth, families, and seniors from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Required

• Coaching experience at any level (preferably two (2) years).
• Working knowledge of the designated sport.
• Ability to complete online concussion training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be self‑directed, motivated, dependable and organized.
• Ability and interest in working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and mediation skills.

Preferred

• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen.

• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Ability to travel locally to visit branch sites, attend meetings and training.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions, or bodily fluids as part of the environment.
• Work environments range from quiet work areas to busy, noisy indoor and outdoor spaces with several groups talking concurrently.
• Must be able to actively participate in games/activities.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary to the branch or Association success.