Coach, Other Programs

Job Details: Job Location: Torrance South Bay Family YMCA

• Torrance, CA, Position Type: Part Time (up to 29 hours), Salary Range: $19.11 - $19.11Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Sports
• Youth Development, This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, The Instructor (youth programs) creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers, staff, and partners. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs/classes and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction to children in the PLAY (Physical Learning Activities for Youth) programs and teaches curriculum that is focused on mastering specific skills. Provides a quality experience to children that focuses on building achievement and belonging as well as relationships among youth and within school communities.

Qualifications

AGE: Eighteen years or older EDUCATION: high school diploma or equivalent RELATED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with school age children in a group setting (preferred). Ability to plan, organize and implement age appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities around a specific area of focus (arts & humanities, sports skills, etc.)

Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturity LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Current approved EMSA First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours).

Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program. WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
• Job is performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year.
• Ability to lift 30-35lbs Req# 5191