• Job Description

  Req#: 788805083

  The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.

  The Track & Field Coach is responsible for managing and developing track/field skills enhancement programs within the track/field program.

  Responsibilities:

  • Create an inclusive and fun environment for participants by actively engaging and building relationships with participants, parents, and coaches.
  • Represent the Y at assigned sites through effective site and equipment management, knowledge of the activity or sport, and by role modeling the Y’s core values.
  • Create a safe environment by educating participants, parents, and volunteers using the Y voice attributes and responding swiftly to incidents when they occur.
  • Provide appropriate feedback to participants, parents, and volunteers using the Y voice attributes.
  • Implement leading practices and the established curriculum that helps youth achieve the five Cause Measurement goals.
  • Work closely with Coordinator and Director to ensure program area operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
  • Engage participants and volunteers to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
  • Build specific workouts for individuals or groups based on initial skills assessment and ongoing evaluation.

  Qualifications:

  • Track and Field and/or Cross-Country experience required.
  • Coaching experience preferred.
  • Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
  • Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
  • Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.
  • Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

  Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

  • CPR and AED. Prerequisite upon hire – 14 day compliance period to obtain.
  • First Aid. Prerequisite upon hire – 14 day compliance period to obtain.
  • Safe Sports Certification attesting completion of training within 14 days of hire.
  • USA Track and Field Certification preferred.

  Schedule:

  This is a part time position averaging 8 hours weekly. Schedule requirements include the following High School locations;

  • Boise High School: (Youth/Teen) Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00am-12:15pm, 6:00pm -7:15pm.
  • Centennial High School: (Youth/Teen) Evenings with Days TBD 6:00pm-7:15pm.
  • Kuna High School: (Youth/Teen) Monday & Wednesday, 9:00am-10:15am.

  Welcoming and Inclusion:

  At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

  How To Apply:

  External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.

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