Trailblazers Coach

POSITION PROFILE:

The Trail Blazers Coach must possess a passion for and commitment to improving the lives and opportunities for girls and boys in second to sixth grades. The Trail Blazers program provides a safe and interactive way to learn about healthy living which includes an introduction and education on important topics such as goal-setting, cooperation, self-respect, while training for a 5k event. The Trail Blazer Coach works with a team of coaches to keep kids safe on the trails and moving forward. Some of the key responsibilities falling within these areas include:

• Ensure all safety procedures and best practices are enforced
• Ensure safety of each participant and coach by providing clear boundaries and expectations

• Identify safe trails and know running routes well
• Drive YMCA vans safely and follow all policies and procedures regarding van use.
• Enforce all current coaching policies
• Maintain high visibility and accessibility with all participants, parents and volunteers

• Follow organizations policies and procedures regarding protecting youth from abuse; including screening and selection, training and supervision, and responding to allegations. Communicate to all staff and volunteers the organizations commitment to protect youth from abuse.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy

Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Functional Expertise, Innovation,

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Have a positive attitude, be a team player, strong leader and manage effectively
• Be a self-starter, have flexibility, ability to problem solve and have a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of youth development practices, conflict mediation/resolution and restorative practices
• Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual and generational backgrounds.
• Be energetic, youth-friendly and creative with a high level of enthusiasm about providing meaningful opportunities for youth.
• Familiarity working with schools, community-based agencies, and the mission and vision of the Whatcom Family YMCA.
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training before working with children.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.