SPORTS STAFF

Valparaiso Family YMCA; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

First Aid/CPR-PR training provided

Child Watch hours available

Job summary

Valparaiso Family YMCA is seeking a part-time Youth Sports Staff member to support the Sports team, working with volunteer coaches to facilitate practices and games and help youth develop skills.

The role includes teaching sport-specific skills, enforcing safety rules, refereeing weekend games, and assisting with setup, equipment checks, and scheduling. CPR/First Aid training will be provided, and prior sports experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Highschool or GED required; minimum age 18 years.
• Current First Aid and CPR-PR/AED required (the Y will train).
• Previous experience with sports is preferred.
• Previous experience supervising children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach sport-specific skills and teamwork.
• Enforce safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Referee games on weekends requiring physical stamina.
• Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff when needed.
• Perform setup/tear down of equipment or area as needed.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure equipment is available as needed.
• Report equipment damage or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions; report accidents and hazards.
• Follow policies and complete required training as outlined in the handbook.
• Accept additional assignments within the job scope.

Skills

Coaching

Child supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Highschool or GED

Job description

The Youth Sports Staff supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Sports team by working alongside volunteer coaches to facilitate practices and games. Our Sports Staff play an important role in developing the sports skills for our youth.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

BENEFITS:

Free Y membership

Current First Aid and CPR-PR/AED training provided

Child Watch hours available free of charge

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach sport specific skills, character development and teamwork.
• Enforce safety rules, policies and guidelines.
• Referee games on the weekends requiring physical stamina.
• Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff when needed.
• Perform setup/tear down of equipment/area as needed.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Report all equipment damage and/or malfunction to supervisor.
• Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Highschool or GED required; minimum age of 18 years

Current First Aid and CPR-PR/AED required (the Y will train)

Previous experience with sports is preferred

Previous experience supervising children preferred

SALARY:

Minimum starting rate of $11 an hour

Starting rate based on experience

SCHEDULE:

Part-time - (7-15 hrs a week)

Monday-Friday - Evening hours

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 disability to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to use a variety of sports and general cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds.

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.