Youth Sports Aide

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA•Newark, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct supervision to children in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes youth development and member engagement in accordance with the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Plan, lead and participate in a range of activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values. This includes all classes, practices, games and game area is prepared and cleaned as needed. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living and social responsibility in all job-related functions. Answers questions from participants and parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sports/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents, helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Maintain accurate, complete and timely program records including but not limited to sports, programs, schedules and assists participants and parents as needed. This includes officiating as needed. Adhere to program standards including, but not limited to safety and cleanliness. Follow all applicable policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Maintain positive relations with parents and other staff. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Assist in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity. Child Protection Responsibilities: Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth. Participates in all required management training. Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a high school diploma/GED.
Previous demonstrated experience working with children and diverse populations.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, camping, music, skits, sports, aquatics, and/or recreational games.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead and participate in a range of activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values.
Ensure all classes, practices, and games are prepared and the game area is cleaned as needed.
Act as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members, promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Answer questions from participants and parents to support them in achieving their goals.
Maintain working knowledge of sports/activity and trends to provide effective information and support.
Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents, and help them connect with each other and the YMCA.
Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely program records, including sports, programs, and schedules.
Assist participants and parents as needed, including officiating.
Adhere to program standards, including safety and cleanliness.
Follow all applicable policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Maintain positive relations with parents and other staff.
Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Assist in the supervision of volunteers involved in sports or activities.
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Participate in all required management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.