Youth Sports Staff

Young Mens Christian Association of Flint•Flint, MI

20h

About The Position

The YMCA Youth Sports Staff plans, implements, and supervises youth sports programs that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and skill development in a safe, positive environment. The role helps foster young participants’ interest in sports and physical activity and supports a fun, enriching program experience. Staff assist with organizing and delivering practices, games, and special events; teach foundational sports skills and rules; and supervise participants and facilities to support safety. They promote participation, inclusion, and sportsmanship, communicate program information to parents, guardians, and participants, gather feedback to improve programs, and collaborate with YMCA staff and volunteers. Staff also participate in training and professional development. The position includes child-abuse prevention responsibilities, including following child-boundary policies, attending required risk-management training, reporting suspicious behavior and policy violations, following mandated reporting requirements, monitoring high-risk areas, keeping unused rooms and closets locked, and ensuring children are signed in and out and only authorized adults enter the facility. Work takes place in indoor and/or outdoor sports facilities and can be fast-paced and physically active, with occasional equipment and facility setup and takedown.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Red Cross CPR/AED certification, or obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
Work effectively under stress and follow specific instructions.
Ability to make decisions and judgments.
Ability to work well with people, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information.
Maintain a pleasant attitude and inspire, unite, and lead other staff members.
See, hear, and speak clearly; speak, read, and write fluent English.
Stand, walk, or remain active for extended periods.
Run, jog, or demonstrate sports techniques and drills as needed.
Lift and carry equipment typically weighing 10–50 lbs.
Bend, kneel, squat, and stretch frequently.
Have sufficient hand-eye coordination and motor skills to demonstrate proper techniques.
Physically assist participants when needed, including with positioning and basic safety support.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions when assigned to outdoor sports roles.

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing and executing youth sports programs, including practices, games, and special events.
Teach fundamental sports skills and rules in a supportive manner.
Monitor participant safety and well-being, enforce rules, and maintain a positive atmosphere.
Conduct regular safety checks on equipment and facilities.
Encourage participation, inclusivity, and sportsmanship among youth participants.
Communicate schedules, expectations, and program updates to parents, guardians, and participants.
Collect participant and parent feedback to assess program effectiveness and identify improvements.
Work with YMCA staff and volunteers to support coordinated program delivery.
Participate in staff training and professional development.
Follow child-boundary policies and attend required abuse risk-management training.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations, and follow mandated abuse-reporting requirements.
Carry out job-specific abuse risk-management responsibilities, including keeping unused rooms and closets locked and routinely monitoring high-risk locations such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
Ensure children are properly signed in and out and that only authorized adults are allowed in the facility.
Occasionally set up and take down equipment, fields, or courts before and after activities.