YMCA of Central Massachusetts

POSITION SUMMARY: Youth Basketball Coach leads and develops a positive, inclusive program that teaches fundamental skills and promotes teamwork. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Creating a safe environment for children to have a great experience learning fundamental skills and rules of basketball. Lead a team of youth in weekly practice and games. QUALIFICATIONS: Solid knowledge of basketball. Solid knowledge of the fundamentals and rules of basketball. Patient when working well with children of all abilities. Organized and can plan ahead. Display and teach good sportsmanship. Clear communication with youth and parents. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Age 18 Volunteer Application CORI/SORI, Criminal Background Check and Sex Offender Registry Check ***ID must be verified in person References (online) Child Abuse Prevention Training Start Date: Little Ballers - Games October 31st - January 16th, 2027 Ballers - Games November 7th - February 13th, 2027 Schedule: Little Ballers: ages 4-6 years old, 5 weeks of practice on either Monday or Tuesday and 10 weeks of games against other teams with playoffs. Games are Saturday between 9 AM and 11 AM Schedules will be distributed at the first practice. Ballers: grades 2nd - 8th, 5 weeks of practice on either Monday or Tuesday and 10 weeks of games against other teams with playoffs. Games are Saturday between 11 AM and 7 PM. Games are 1 hour. Schedules will be distributed at the first practice.