Child Youth and Family Sports League Assistant

YMCA of Greater Toronto; Brampton, Old Toronto, Markham, Mississauga, Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to youth development and community engagement! As a Child Youth and Family Sports League Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children and youth aged 5-17 have a positive and enjoyable experience in sports leagues. This role not only allows you to help facilitate gameplay but also to foster relationships among participants, staff, and volunteers. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, this opportunity will empower you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young athletes while enhancing your own skills in communication and teamwork. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vibrant community and ignite the potential in others!

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge or experience playing sports such as basketball, soccer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gameplay, taking attendance, keeping score, and monitoring time.
• Build relationships with members and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of Sports

First Aid / CPR

Job description

Child Youth and Family Sports League Assistant

29 September 2022 / Open

Time Commitment: Minimum time commitment of one league session (approximately two hours a week for 15 weeks). League start and end time vary by sport and location.

Minimum Age: 13

Location(s): Brampton YMCA, Central YMCA, Cooper Koo YMCA, Markham YMCA, Mississauga YMCA, North York YMCA, Oshawa YMCA, Scarborough YMCA, The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA, Vaughan YMCA, West End YMCA

Program Description

The Child Youth and Family Programs department organizes registered sports league programs for children and youth aged 5-17. Each sports league runs weekly and sessions last approximately 15 weeks. Participants will get the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and meet new people while having fun playing sports. Sports League Assistants will partner with staff to ensure that gameplay runs smoothly and effectively so that participants have a positive experience.

Major Duties

Major Duties May Include:

• Assisting with gameplay by taking attendance, keeping score, monitoring time, recording participant statistics or refereeing when applicable.
• Setting up and taking down of equipment.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and inclusive environment.
• Building relationships with members by introducing them to other members, staff and volunteers.
• Delivering YMCA service responsibly, honestly, respectfully and with care.

Qualifications

• Volunteers age 18 and above will need to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening from their local police service before their first day of volunteering and every three years on the anniversary of their first day of volunteering.
• Knowledge or experience playing sports such as basketball, soccer, etc.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• The following skills and experience are considered assets for this position:
  • First Aid / CPR an asset.
  • Experience working with children or youth age 5-17 an asset.

How to apply

Complete the online volunteer application. You will need to provide the position title and location information of this position during step 3 of the application.

Our Commitments

The YMCA of Greater Toronto values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

About YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. As outlined in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).