Summer Camp Basketball Coach (Vanderbilt YMCA)

Summary

The Vanderbilt YMCA is seeking a Summer Camp Basketball Coach who will play a critical role in providing sports enhancement and enrichment in the Summer Camp program. The Basketball Coach will be responsible for providing a safe, positive environment for school-age children and for providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth. Specifically, the Basketball Coach will prepare and provide age-appropriate Basketball instruction for all grades in the Summer Camp program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching or working with youth development programs.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in coaching sports and recreation.
• Experience working with youth, including knowledge of age-appropriate activities with a youth development framework, specifically in the area of Basketball.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in Basketball.
• Current coaching certification required.
• Must complete the YMCA mandatory Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of employment, and every 3 years thereafter.
• Current CPR or First Aid certification preferred. 
• Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

Duties

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of program participants by providing consistent and appropriate supervision. Familiarize yourself with and uphold Risk Management and safety protocols, ensuring all participants adhere to these guidelines.
• Design and execute engaging activities and special events that are structured, suitable for the participants’ age group, enjoyable, stimulating, challenging, and grounded in the core principles of Basketball.
• Instruct participants on the fundamentals of Basketball, incorporating activities that enhance their skills and boost their confidence. Must be able to teach children in an engaging, safe, and responsive manner.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle, if applicable.
• Set up the room and later return the equipment used for the class.
• Plan with the Director to order and maintain all equipment or supplies needed for the class.
• Ensure that all equipment is age-appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition. This includes conducting equipment safety checks.
• Develop a written lesson plan and curriculum for the program session that is age-appropriate and progressive.
• Be able to modify lesson plans and instruction to meet the needs of the participants.
• Provide supervision of participants in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines (e.g., ratios, attendance).
• Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Teach rules, fundamentals, and enhance basic skills.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the progress of their camper and encourage registration for other sessions/programs during the school year.
• Work with camp leadership to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions in emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.