Description

The J is hiring enthusiastic and knowledgeable Softball Coaches to being working in late August through October. Our coaches will provide instruction and impart their knowledge of the game to young players ages 8-14. The J’s Softball instructional program emphasizes skill development, self-discipline and safety and teaches the value of good sportsmanship. Experience as a coach/player is required.

Schedule

We are hiring reliable part-time staff to assist with indoor training sessions on Sunday afternoons and/or weeknights.

Essential Functions

Lead/assist in softball drills relating to basic skills and in a separate clinic, teach basic softball pitching techniques
Help set up and tear down equipment
Supervise children ages 8 to 14 years old

Requirements

Experience working with children preferred
Experience as a coach/player is required
Knowledge of softball and its rules
Able to work a flexible schedule
Must have reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

Constant talking and hearing to communicate with players and officials
Frequent standing, walking and eye/hand/foot coordination
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of 25lbs, stooping/crouching, sitting, climbing stairs/ladders throughout the building and repetitive motions to demonstrate and execute skills

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City

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Coach, Softball (clinics)