Youth Coach/Trainer - Saturday Night Lights Teen Program

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches.

The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA is seeking a Youth Coach/Trainer who will be responsible for leading a group or team of teens in a designated sport and progressive skill development. The Youth Coach/Trainer will promote the enjoyment of sports while improving physical competence, developing confidence, and teaching healthy competition.

• Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.
• Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with all constituents, including program participants and parents/guardians.
• Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.
• Encourage a lifetime of participation in sports and physical activity.
• Coach games that allow for equal playing time.
• Be responsible for team equipment.
• Work to establish and improve group unity and spirit.
• Be available for the program on Saturday evenings.
• Embody the YMCA Core Values.
• Work with the supervisor to develop program objectives, goals, and logistics.
• Schedule team practices and games during Saturday Night Lights Teen Center hours in collaboration with Teen Advisors.
• Create written plans for all practices that are age-appropriate and progressive, as needed.
• Provide supervision of the players to ensure safety and engagement.
• Be able to modify and adapt coaching styles to meet the needs of the participants.
• Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship over winning and the outcome of the game.
• Teach rules and fundamentals and enhance basic skills.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding schedules and additional YMCA opportunities.
• Ensure that all equipment is age-appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• Inform the Manager on Duty (MOD) of any incident reports that need to be filled out.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
• Adhere to all Saturday Night Lights funding expectations and requirements.
• Keep a safe and clean activity space.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience coaching children/teens in a structured setting.
• Content expert in designated sport(s).
• Coaching license in the respective sport preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of sporting strategies.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Must attend the YMCA Coaching 101 Training within 90 days of hire.
• Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete the Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be available to work Saturday evenings.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Center in Cornerstone.