Assistant Coach-Youth Sports

Assistant Coach - Youth Sports
Sussex County YMCA, 15 WITS END DR, HAMBURG, New Jersey, United States of America Req #744
Tuesday, December 31, 2024

We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission-focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Assistant Coach – Youth Sports will assist the head coach in teaching the assigned sport and/or facilitate private sports training. The Assistant Coach is responsible for ensuring the safety of the students enrolled in his/her sport, must be knowledgeable about all aspects of coaching multiple age groups and must encourage the highest standards of conduct and scholastic achievement among all athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in leading a challenging and educational practice session.
• Assist instruction of a group in accordance with YMCA guidelines and rules of the game.
• Uphold, model, teach and put the four (4) core values of the YMCA into action in all activities - everyday:
  Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Maintain good relationships with students, parents, and sports officials.
• Maintain professional appearance and report on time to all scheduled practices and games.
• Strive to develop the qualities of leadership, initiative and good judgment in all athletes.
• Develop habits that promote good health and sound training rules.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Adhere to the directions given by the head coach and assist at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.