Sports Coordinator - Part Time

YMCA Virginia Peninsulas•Heathsville, VA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, the Sports Coordinator assists with planning and staffing assigned youth programs in alignment with the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas’ mission, policies, and goals. The role emphasizes high-quality service to members and guests and works with center leaders to welcome, connect, support, and engage members and staff. The coordinator leads curriculum implementation and plans daily program activities, models appropriate ways for staff to lead activities, communicates respectfully with parents, and helps recruit, hire, and train staff or volunteers. The role also supports program payment collection, documentation required for state licensing, fundraising, and safe program operations. It includes supervisory duties and responding to emergencies. Success is reflected in community impact, membership and program growth, member loyalty and retention, staff connection to the YMCA’s cause, and participant contributions to the Annual Campaign.

Requirements

Minimum age of 20 years.
At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certification required within 60 days of hire.
Complete and maintain required training, including New Employee Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and Sexual Harassment training upon hire and annually thereafter.
Satisfactory criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
Ability to communicate and work with assigned age groups and skill levels and provide necessary instruction.
Ability to observe participants, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid.
Physical strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of children.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

YMCA experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Support the YMCA’s mission, vision, and goals.
Promote a professional work environment by modeling caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Lead in ways that advance youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Lead curriculum implementation and plan daily activities for assigned programs.
Model appropriate and approved ways for staff to lead activities with children.
Communicate positively and respectfully with parents.
Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training staff or volunteers for assigned programs.
Assist with weekly collection of program payments and support fiscally responsible programs.
Serve as a program lead and maintain documentation that meets or exceeds state licensing requirements.
Promote and participate in YMCA fundraising, including the Annual Support Campaign.
Lead in emergency situations and report accidents or incidents according to the Emergency Communication Action Plan.
Ensure members, guests, and program participants are safe and follow the branch Emergency Operations Plan.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
Wear the staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
Follow department Association Standards and perform other related duties as needed to support an excellent member experience.
Carry out supervisory duties, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.