Basketball Coach

It’s fun to work at the Y!

We are looking for a Basketball Coach to join our team at Sir William Jordan Recreation Centre. This is a part-time position offering a minimum of 4 hours per week, with shifts scheduled on Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Thursday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. If you are only available to work one or two of these shifts, please indicate this in your cover letter.

What will you be doing?

Instruct all courses, classes and competitions in a professional manner to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants

Deliver on lesson plans for every level taught

Ensure lessons are taught in accordance with relevant YMCA and industry standards and recommendations

Create and foster a positive environment for clients

Ensure the correct use of equipment at all times

Ensure all activities are delivered on time

• Set up and pack down equipment for all activities in a timely manner

What experience/skills do you need?

Previous Coaching experience and good teaching ability

Programme planning and presentation ability

Technical skill development experience

What the YMCA offers:

Free gym membership

Discounts on YMCA services e.g., childcare, holiday programmes, sports leagues, etc.

Professional development, career advancement and safeguarding training

Working in a community-focused environment

On-site parking

About The Y:

As a not-for profit, everything we do each day has a positive impact, and we have fun doing it! We believe in the power of inspired and connected communities, where people feel safe and are motivated to reach their full potential. Our values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility are at the core of our culture and the valued connections and friendships you’ll build here are lifelong. The Y employees and careers represent many lifestyles and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with jobs and hours to suit everyone’s stage of life from 14-70+. Our varied services and activities offer a wide range of career pathways where your development will be supported to help you reach your career goals. Our STAR Awards, Outward Bound scholarship opportunities, and long service recognition reward your contribution. We have benefits to suit your lifestyle, with access to free counselling, free annual flu vaccinations, free gym membership for all employees, and discounts for our services such as early learning centres, before and after school care, camps, swim school and sports leagues.

All applicants must:

Currently hold the right to work in New Zealand and currently be in New Zealand.

Return a satisfactory Police Vet before commencement of employment.

The Y North is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people in our care, and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. Staff will be required to attend Safeguarding workshops, trainings and online modules to comply with The Y North Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.