About the Role
The Youth Sports Coach will supervise and organize physical activity programs for participants aged 10-20, ensuring their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. This role involves providing engaging and safe physical activities within the program and the community, adhering to all UAU standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement plans for the program’s physical activity curriculum.
- Collaborate with the Program Director and/or Education Specialist on program sports activities.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for individualized and group lessons using various teaching methods.
- Supervise and manage groups of participants.
- Create a learning environment conducive to development and learning in physical sports activities like soccer, basketball, football, and dance.
- Facilitate a safe and productive environment through sports and physical activities instruction and games.
- Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth.
- Model, enforce, teach, and develop age-appropriate social, physical, and emotional behaviors.
- Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive behaviors.
- Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a role model.
- Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD, and UAU.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Knowledge of a particular physical activity subject matter area or specialty required.
- 1+ years of prior experience teaching or facilitating sport-related group activities.
- Must be culturally competent.
- Must pass reference checks and background checks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently.
- Willing to take initiative and be flexible.
- Excels working in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- Ability to observe details at close range.
Skills
- Sports and Physical activities related instruction and games
- Positive behavior management strategies
- Positive leadership
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
Location
- Staten Island, NY
Work Type
- Part Time
- Hourly
Experience Level
- 1+ years of prior experience teaching or facilitating sport related group activities
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $26.50 - $26.50 Hourly
About the Company
- United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency in Staten Island, NY, providing services from job placement to youth development and community outreach.
- UAU inspires, transforms, and empowers individuals of all ages.
- The agency is responsive to diverse populations and implements programs supporting positive outcomes.
- UAU's comprehensive programming and holistic services make it a pillar of support for communities.
- UAU is dedicated to engagement, education, and empowerment to create a better future.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE
