Night Lights; SNL Coach

Description

Summary
:
The Saturday Night Lights (SNL) Coach is responsible for development and coaching SNL Sports and Recreation Program at Hoop Haven, Kennedy Center.

Location: 34 W 134 Street New York, NY

Hourly Rate: $30.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coach activities related to sports & recreation.
• Coach annual tournament, participating in local & citywide tournaments & Olympics.
• Organize various sports clinics.
• Recruit youth for specialized teams.
• Assist Program Coordinator to plan and organize workshops for gym participants.
• Assist Program Coordinator to supervise all of the activities that are held in the gymnasium.
• Monitor and keep an inventory of all recreational and sports supplies, including Game Room supplies.
• Attend staff meetings when scheduled.
• Submit weekly reports on a timely basis.
• Inform Program Director of changes or any irregularities

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time position and the schedule is:
Saturdays 3:00pm to 9:00pm

Working conditions and physical demands required:

• Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings.
• Remain in a stationary position either working at a computer or monitoring activities.
• Move for long periods, providing instruction.
• Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, Traverse City streets, ascend/descend stairs.
• Exposed to outside weather conditions during the summer months.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience required:
  • High School Diploma or GED, working towards AA or BA degree.
  • Strong knowledge of sports and recreation, minimum of one year experience in organizing tournaments and working with youth.
• Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.