STRIDE For ALL Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: STRIDE For ALL Coach

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-time flexible. Hours fluctuating up to 7 hrs. & beyond per week

Reports to: Youth Sports and Recreation Director

Revision Date: 9/27/2023

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

STRIDE is an interactive program that provides lessons on leadership, character development, healthy choices, goal setting and cooperation, all within the framework of a fun fitness & running plan. Participants (boys in 3rd-6th grades) will have lessons twice per week for 10 weeks and complete the program by running in a 5K event.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Within this position lies the responsibility to facilitate the STRIDE curriculum to program participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Lead interactive program that provides lessons on leadership, character development, healthy choices, goal setting, and cooperation. Framework revolves around physical fitness and a running plan.

2. Serving as a role model and mentor volunteer coaches and program participants.

3. Leading participants in proper stretching and running form, hydration and sports nutrition.

4. Interacting and communicating with parents of program participants.

5. Attends and participates in the end of season 5K.

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. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Never convicted or accused of any child abuse include but not limed to sexual abuse.

2. High school graduate or equivalent; must be 18 years of age or older.

3. Prior experience with coaching, sports, or youth activities.

4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 60 days of hire (YMCA provided).

5. Excellent interpersonal communication and mediation skills.

6. Ability and willingness to work with people of diverse populations.

7. Demonstrated commitment to working with school age children in a recreational setting.

8. Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.

9. Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.

10. Strong organizational and communication skills.

11. Expected to follow the YMCA code of conduct and employee handbook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of the position. Ability to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs). Perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time. Calmly and effectively react in an emergency situation as well as work in a noisy, busy environment.