Health and Wellness Group Ex Basic

Ymcafw; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is seeking a motivated individual to support youth sports and recreation programs. You will lead activities, supervise participants, and uphold safety and program rules across indoor and outdoor settings.

The role emphasizes communication with children, parents, and staff, as well as adherence to YMCA values and policies. Prior experience is preferred, with attention to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16.
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED), or enrolled in High School.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• Prefer 6 months to 1-year experience and/or working knowledge of sports/recreation.
• Must communicate effectively with children, parents, school staff and YMCA staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead participant sports and recreation activities, monitor field and/or gym.
• May keep score and officiate for games.
• Communicate with parents of the children as a YMCA representative.
• Have a working knowledge of the program’s schedule, routine and rules.
• Responsible for group’s safety and first aid.
• Incorporate positive reinforcement and encourage teamwork with participants.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of facility, property, supplies and equipment.
• Follow the pick-up and check out procedures for youth participants.
• Model YMCA values.
• Report suspected child abuse to supervisor.
• Report any illness or injury of a child or staff as required by YMCA polices.
• Attend all staff meetings and training’s.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Values-based leadership

Communication

Relationships

Quality results

Decision making

Emotional maturity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility. Provides support, instruction and motivation for participants on sports and recreation
programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plan and lead a participant sports and recreation activities, monitor field and/or gym.
2. May keep score and officiate for games.
3. Communicate with parents of the children as a YMCA representative.
4. Have a working knowledge of the program’s schedule, routine and rules.
5. Responsible for group’s safety and first aid.
6. Incorporate positive reinforcement and encourage teamwork with participants.
7. Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of facility, property, supplies and equipment.
8. Follow the pick-up and check out procedures for youth participants.
9. Model YMCA values.
10. Report suspected child abuse to supervisor.
11. Report any illness or injury of a child or staff as required by YMCA polices.
12. Attend all staff meetings and training’s.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Values- Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Communication- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Relationships- Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Quality Results- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Decision Making- Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Emotional Maturity- Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 16.
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED), or enrolled in High School.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• Prefer 6 months to 1-year experience and/or working knowledge of sports/recreation.
• Must exhibit maturity and show a general ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, school staff and YMCA staff.

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 the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.