Summer Camp Basketball Coach (Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA)

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Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

The Bedford-Stuyvesant 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.

Key Responsibilities:
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 	<li>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.
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 	<li>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.
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 	<li>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.
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 	<li>Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle, if applicable.
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 	<li>Set up the room and later return the equipment used for the class.
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 	<li>Plan with the Director to order and maintain all equipment or supplies needed for the class.
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 	<li>Ensure that all equipment is age-appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition. This includes conducting equipment safety checks.
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 	<li>Develop a written lesson plan and curriculum for the program session that is age-appropriate and progressive.
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 	<li>Be able to modify lesson plans and instruction to meet the needs of the participants.
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 	<li>Provide supervision of participants in line with YMCA program standards and guidelines (e.g., ratios, attendance).
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 	<li>Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship.
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 	<li>Teach rules, fundamentals, and enhance basic skills.
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 	<li>Communicate with parents/guardians regarding the progress of their camper and encourage registration for other sessions/programs during the school year.
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 	<li>Work with camp leadership to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
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 	<li>Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions in emergency situations.
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 	<li>Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
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 	<li>Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
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 	<li>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.
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 	<li>Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
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 	<li>Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.</li>
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 	<li>High School Diploma or equivalent required.</li>
 	<li>Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching or working with youth development programs.
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 	<li>Minimum of one (1) year of experience in coaching sports and recreation.</li>
 	<li>Experience working with youth, including knowledge of age-appropriate activities with a youth development framework, specifically in the area of Basketball.</li>
 	<li>Knowledge of youth development stages.
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 	<li>Content expert in Basketball.
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 	<li>Current coaching certification required.
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 	<li>Must complete the YMCA mandatory Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of employment, and every 3 years thereafter.
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 	<li>Current CPR or First Aid certification preferred.
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 	<li>Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within 30 days of employment.</li>
 	<li>Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.</li>
 	<li>Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.</li>
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