Fit N Fun Coach (67)

YMCA Central Maryland•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

As a Y on the Fly Sports Counselor, you will be a key member of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children, families, and communities achieve more in all aspects of life. You will deliver physical activity and nutrition-based programs to school-age children at multiple sites, providing safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences. You will also maintain and organize equipment and program resources, assist with planning, set up and clean up, and ensure high-quality programming and positive participant experiences. Through your work, you contribute to the Y and the broader community by creating experiences that foster health, well-being, purpose, acceptance, and belonging. This Role Is Right for You If You Have: A love of sports and working with people A desire to help and encourage others to enjoy sports and physical activity Prior experience teaching and supervising sports or nutrition-focused activities Experience working with school-age children Strong communication skills and the ability to listen and engage effectively with children, families, and Y associates

Requirements

A love of sports and working with people
A desire to help and encourage others to enjoy sports and physical activity
Prior experience teaching and supervising sports or nutrition-focused activities
Experience working with school-age children
Strong communication skills and the ability to listen and engage effectively with children, families, and Y associates

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate sports and nutrition programs at multiple sites
Maintain and organize program equipment and resources
Assist with planning, preparation, set-up, and clean-up for program sessions
Ensure all participants are supervised and engaged in activities
Promote positive behavior, teamwork, and healthy competition
Communicate program goals and instructions clearly to participants and staff
Support program quality, adherence to Y policies, and a safe environment for all participants
Foster a positive, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere that reflects the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
Lead and supervise physical activity and nutrition-based programs for school-age children
Set up and prepare equipment and materials prior to program sessions
Engage with children in a fun, encouraging, and supportive manner
Monitor participant safety and behavior, intervening when necessary
Track attendance and program participation
Assist with clean-up and storage of program equipment
Communicate with site staff, parents, and Y associates about program updates or participant needs
Contribute to a positive and inclusive environment where all participants feel valued and supported