Youth Sports Coordinator

the Y; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community well-being and youth development. As a Y Positive Play Initiative Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in implementing engaging programs that foster youth engagement and promote healthy living. This position offers a chance to work in a family-friendly environment, where your contributions will make a lasting impact in the community. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportive workplace that values your efforts in making a difference. If you are passionate about youth development and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience in recreation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes meals and materials for program activities.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle.
• Communicates effectively with participants, parents, and volunteers.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Program Planning

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Y Positive Play Initiative South Oakland YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The YPPI Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the Y Positive Play Initiative (YPPI) - Y on the Fly mobile components for the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit service area by promoting site development, program awareness, youth engagement and ensuring that all children have access to the program.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (18+ years of age). Associates degree or equivalent college credits preferred (2+ years).
• 2 years of experience working in a recreation setting is preferred, not required.
• Experiences in administration, youth supervision, program planning is preferred, not required.
• Completion of CPR & First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, etc. within 30 days of hire.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Organizes meals and materials according to site-specific preferences.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness inside the delivery vehicle and production facility.
• Collects, checks, and verifies records.
• Pickup / receive occasional orders from our suppliers.
• Maintain excellent communication with YPPI site team and Program Supervisor, participants/parents, site partners and volunteers.
• Assists with delivery of supplies to designated sites inclusive of sports equipment/kits and healthy snacks and beverages.
• Serves and trains additional staff, interns or volunteers as requested.
• Abides by all determined program practices and safety requirements and protocols.
• Implements programs through standardized processes and procedures that support program quality and impact, including the collection of data for evaluation measures.
• Promotes program and additional resources (via flyers, marketing info, etc.) at mobile sites and with community partners adjacent to mobile sites.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor.

Abilities & Skills

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

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page at ymcadetroit.org/careers.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.