Job description
We are looking for individuals who have a drive and passion to teach youth, from infants to junior high age. The sky is the limit! You tell us where your passion lies and your skill level. Some options, but not limited to: Soccer, T-Ball, Basketball, Track, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Cheer, Ninja Warrior, Hockey, Arts and Crafts, PE, etc.
We are looking for great staff to teach our youth skills they can use throughout their lives. Classes range from day to evening, on Weekdays and Weekends.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
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 the assigned shift, unless otherwise directed.
- Wear a 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 communicates program needs.
YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMING:
- 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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Sports Leader assists in teaching fundamentals of sports, and Y character values, and work with Y volunteers to help ensure the program meets its intended goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Program/Project Management
- Communication & Influence
- Developing Self & Others
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for supervising program participants, and be a primary responder in the event of an emergency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.?
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
- The position requires both indoor and outdoor activities, in various weather conditions.
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
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