Sports Coordinator - Part Time

YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas•Heathsville, VA

1d•$13 - $16

About The Position

The Sports Coordinator assists in planning and staffing assigned youth programs under the supervision of a designated supervisor and in alignment with the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas’ mission, policies, and goals. The role emphasizes high-quality service to members and guests and collaboration with center leaders to welcome, connect, support, and engage members and staff. The coordinator leads curriculum implementation and plans daily activities, models appropriate activity leadership for staff, communicates respectfully with parents, and helps recruit, hire, and train staff or volunteers. The role also supports program payment collections, maintains documentation to meet or exceed state licensing requirements, participates in fundraising, and helps ensure a safe environment by following emergency plans and responding to incidents. The position includes supervisory responsibilities such as assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. The coordinator is expected to attend scheduled meetings and trainings, maintain required certifications and training, follow department standards, and carry out related duties that support an excellent member experience.

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 ages 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.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

YMCA experience preferred.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the YMCA’s mission, vision, and goals.
Promote a professional work environment by modeling caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Lead in a way that advances the YMCA’s work in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Lead curriculum implementation and plan daily activities for assigned programs.
Model appropriate ways for staff to lead daily activities with children and ensure a positive experience.
Communicate positively and respectfully with parents.
Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training staff and/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 to meet or exceed state licensing requirements.
Promote and participate in YMCA fundraising, including the Annual Support Campaign.
Lead during emergency situations and report accidents or incidents according to the Emergency Communication Action Plan.
Help ensure members, guests, and participants are in a safe environment and follow the branch Emergency Operations Plan.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Wear the staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
Follow department Association Standards and perform other related duties as needed.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Plan, lead, and participate in activities; provide instruction appropriate to participants’ ages and skill levels.
Observe participants, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Maintain constant supervision of children and respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid.