Youth Sports Leader

TWO RIVERS YMCA•Moline, IL

55d•$15

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports Leader assists in teaching fundamentals of sports, Y character values, work with Y volunteers to help ensure the program meets its intended goals.

Requirements

One year of related experience preferred
Within 3 months of hire, completion of CPR, First Aid, AED for infant, child and adult, Bloodborne Pathogens, Illinois Harassment training.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.?
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

Responsibilities

Assists with youth and adult sports programs by utilizing appropriate program equipment properly and safely for games, practices and activities; ensuring program participants are engaged; assisting with maintaining and communicating needs of fields and facilities of program activities; leading or assisting with program activities or events; and maintaining and/or updating and transporting.
Assists with ensuring programs meet intended goals. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and program participants.
Performs other duties as assigned. See Sports Leader Expectations for more information.
Other duties may be assigned.
Y mission, sportsmanship and character development remains the core element of every program’s curriculum.
Build relationships with all program participants and/or parents and guardians, and co-workers. Encourage feedback and address any needs and/or concerns as needed.
Be on time and stay for the entirety of assigned shift, unless otherwise directed.
Wear proper uniform at all times.
Follow the Code of Conduct, Personnel Policy and the Y’s Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility at all times.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for all staff, volunteers and participants.
Stay up to date on all required certifications and trainings.
Assists with the repair and upkeep of the equipment, and communicate program needs.
Set up for various activities as instructed; both outdoor and indoor.
Act as the game official as directed by the supervisor.
Keep closets and storage areas neat and tidy.
Responsible for supervising program participants, and be a primary responder in the event of an emergency.