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Job Purpose:
* Responsible for the planning, delivery and leading of a variety of sports activities for children and youth ages 5-17
* Play a key role in fostering their physical, emotional, and social development through structured programs that encourage
participation, skill development, and teamwork
* Support the development of an organisational culture that puts our Christian Core Values – Caring, Honesty, Respect and
Responsibility - at the centre of all we do
Principal Responsibilities:
Program Development and Delivery:
* Plan and implement age-appropriate sports programs and activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, enjoyable and fun environment
* Organise and lead training sessions, games, and tournaments across a range of sports
* Adapt activities to suit different skill levels, from beginner to advanced participants
* Create a friendly, fun & inclusive environment for all members
* Ensure the safe delivery of activities and that all H&S protocols are followed
Coaching and Mentoring:
* Provide positive and constructive feedback to improve children and youth’s sports skills, confidence, and self-discipline
* Act as a role model and mentor, promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and team spirit
* Foster a welcoming and supportive environment for children of all abilities
Safety and Supervision:
* Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by adhering to best practices and safety guidelines during all activities
* Keep Management informed of any accidents/incidents, and to report any situation, which may be a Health & Safety hazard
* Supervise children and youth during activities and resolving any conflicts or issues that arise and promote a safe and
inclusive environment.
* Provide first aid when necessary and ensure that all accidents or incidents are reported
* Ensure familiarity with all aspects of the YMCA NCAV operations including promotions, memberships, and other job roles
* Maintain professionalism and professional boundaries with both staff and members
Ongoing Development:
* Actively engage in continual learning to improve coaching skills and delivery
* Take part in in-house and external trainings
* Attend coaches' meeting
* Provide ideas and suggestions on how things can be improved or done better
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .