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About the Role

Be the spark that ignites the potential in others by joining our professional and passionate team. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delivers age-appropriate practices and skill development activities aligned with YMCA values and league standards to youth aged 12 to 18 years old.
• Creates a welcoming, inclusive environment for participants of varied skill levels and backgrounds; adapts activities to meet diverse needs.
• Models and reinforces positive sport behaviours including teamwork, respect, fair play, and effort.
• Maintains participant safety through active supervision, safe equipment use, and adherence to YMCA safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
• Implements behaviour management strategies consistent with YMCA standards; communicates concerns to the Coordinator as required.
• Attends and supports weekly games as scheduled; ensures participants are prepared (warm-up, rules reminders, sportsmanship expectations).
• Communicates with parents/guardians in a professional, timely manner regarding schedules, expectations, and participant progress as appropriate.
• Completes required documentation such as attendance, incident/accident reports, and equipment checklists.
• Participates in required training, meetings, and coaching development sessions; follows direction from the Coordinator and Child & Youth leadership.
• Officiates youth basketball games according to YMCA/league rules, emphasizing learning, fair play, and development.
• Maintains control of the game environment by communicating calls clearly and managing the pace of play.

Requirements

• All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment.
• Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
• Experience working with youth in a sport, recreation, camp, or community setting (coaching experience preferred).
• Knowledge of basketball fundamentals and the ability to teach skills in an age-appropriate way.
• Current Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (or willingness to obtain).
• Standard First Aid and CPR C (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage families and participants in a positive, professional manner.

Skills

• Basketball Coaching Association of Canada
• Making Headway in Sport
• Safe Sports
• PYD (Positive Youth Development) Certification
• Communication skills

Location

• Middlesex Centre YMCA (Komoka)
• Stoney Creek YMCA
• StarTech.com YMCA
• Centre Branch YMCA

Work Type

• Part-time
• Seasonal

Experience Level

• Experience working with youth in a sport, recreation, camp, or community setting (coaching experience preferred)

Education Level

• Standard First Aid and CPR C (or willingness to obtain prior to start)

Salary/Compensations

• $17.60/ Hour

Benefits

• Complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
• Up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
• Caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

About the Company

• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock.
• We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions.
• We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs.
• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth.
• We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.

Equal Opportunity

• The YMCA of the Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services.
• As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
• Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.