Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City

Coach, Softball (clinics)

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City  •  Overland Park, KS (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job 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

About Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City ("The J"​) opened in 1914 in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, and has grown and adapted to serve the changing needs of Greater Kansas City's Jewish and secular communities. We continuously offer the finest in recreational, social and educational services as our facilities have transitioned to southern Overland Park, Kansas.

Our Mission

The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is to enrich our diverse community by cultivating an inclusive environment built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture. We offer programs of excellence that enhance wellness, meaning and joy from generation to generation.

Our Facility

Your membership to The J gives you the following benefits:

-Fitness & Sports: includes 75+ FREE Group Exercise classes, Personal Training, 3 Swimming pools, Basketball, Racquetball, CrossFit, TechnoGym Cardio and Strength Equipment, spa quality locker rooms and much more!

-Children's Programs: including Camps, After School Care, Vacation Days and our Nationally Accredited Child Development Center (CDC).

-Cultural Arts: including the annual Jewish Film Festival, various theatre productions, Jewish Arts Festival and a variety of other performers and events throughout the year!

-Adult Jewish Learning: includes a huge number of learning opportunities as well as interfaith programming.

-Heritage JCC: fun programs and events for seniors age 65+.

-School of Dance: dance classes for a variety of ages and skill levels.

The J is a pluralistic Jewish Community who serves the needs of the entire Greater Kansas City Community. We are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. As a community JCC we offer a newly renovated fitness facility, excellent youth programs, cultural arts events for all ages, adult Jewish learning programs, senior adult activities and much more!

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Overland Park, Kansas
Year Founded
1914
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