Youth Sports Staff
About The Position
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking Youth Sports Staff to join our team. The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As Youth Sports Staff, you will be responsible for instructing class participants in various sports, games, and activities, providing a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The Youth Sports Staff will instruct class participants in various sports, games, and activities. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Requirements
- Six months or more of related experience preferred.
- A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations.
- Knowledge and skills in program activities and related sports and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
- Minimum of 15 years of age or older.
- Six months or more of related experience
- A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning
- Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations
- Knowledge and skills in program activities and related sports and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in- person training as required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and assist participants in skill development, game play, and activities appropriate for each age group.
- Encourage sportsmanship and teachable moments to implement our core values.
- Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy classes.
- Monitor the facility, organize activities and instruct youth on proper use of equipment.
- Ensure a safe, positive and fun environment.
- Provide a quality experience focused on YMCA core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.
- Lead and assist participants in skill development, game play, and activities appropriate for each age
- Encourage sportsmanship and teachable moments to implement our core
- Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy
- Work alongside volunteers to assist with
- Follow guidelines for the implementation of the activity
- Track program
- Responsible for class participant's supervision and
- Provide safety briefings to parents and
- Provide touch cards and in person communication to parents advertising upcoming events and need for class
- Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our
- Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
- Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all
- Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific
- Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of
Benefits
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
