Special Services Youth Sports Coach - Forest Hills, United States - Commonpoint Queens

    Commonpoint Queens
    Commonpoint Queens Forest Hills, United States

    1 month ago

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    Part time
    Description
    Youth Sports Coaches are key members of the Health & Wellness team and will report to the Physical Education and Sports Activities Supervisor. The primary responsibilities include hands-on-coaching, lesson planning, and role modeling good sportsmanship for athletes aged 5-14 years old. Coaching opportunities in the following sports; Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football and Baseball/Tee-Ball. Youth Sports Coaches ensure that fair play and the philosophy of the Youth Sports Programs is maintained.
    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Prepare and implement lessons for 45-60 minute classes according to the appropriate activity and age group.
    • Coordinate with assistant coaches to help sports classes
    • Individuals are expected to assist in assessing a player's skills and abilities to help create a balanced playing field.
    • Encourage participation and sportsmanship for all participants in the program.
    • Maintain supervision and care of each athlete under the care of the Youth Sports program.
    • Organize and maintain the quality of sports equipment.
    • Represent Commonpoint Queens in a positive light at all times.

    SKILLS AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
    • Ability to work with special needs children with varying levels of independence
    • Previous experience coaching/teaching special needs children
    • Manage time well
    • Multitasking
    • Show initiative and be able to prioritize
    • Sports background
    • Be responsible and trustworthy
    • Teach life skills and build character through sport
    • Communicate effectively with parents, players and supervisors
    • Manage cleanliness and safety of playing space
    • Assisting in equipment set-up and breakdown
    • Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
    • Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
    • Ability to work with a diverse group of people
    • Proactive work ethic and ability to perform with minimal supervision

    Main Working Location:Commonpoint Queens' Central Queens: th St., Forest Hills, NY 11375
    Salary:
    • $35.00/hour Special Services Gym Teach (commensurate with experience)
    • $35.00/hour Gym Teach (commensurate with experience)

    How to apply: Please email a cover letter and résumé to Joon Ko, Coordinator of Sports & Athletics, at .orgPlease indicate "Special Services Youth Sports Coach" in the subject of the email.