Youth Sports Lead

ymcapkccareers; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

YMCA360 streaming membership

Flexible scheduling around school

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness program

Education opportunities

Discount on YMCA programs and merch

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring a part-time Youth Sports Lead for the Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor, WA. The role focuses on supervising and motivating participants in youth sports programs, upholding YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience, and the ability to officiate games. Training on child safety and other required certifications will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year or more of related experience.
• Ability to officiate games according to sport rules.
• Knowledge of various sports activities and equipment; ability to instruct participants.
• Pass background and reference checks per WA Fair Chance Act.
• Willingness to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and participate in youth sports program activities in various settings.
• Prepare lessons and practice plans.
• Assist and support under the Program Director.
• Recruit and lead volunteers to assist with programming.

Skills

Sports instruction

Youth leadership

Officiating games

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position: Youth Sports Lead

Wage:$18.24 to $18.69 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours:Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location:Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

As a Youth Sports Lead, you will be responsible for supervision, leadership, and motivation for participants in all youth sports programming under the supervision of the Program Director, ensuring a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications:

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You are a high school graduate or equivalent.
• You have one year or more of related experience.
• You are ableto officiate games according to the rules of the sport(s).
• You have knowledge and skills in various sports activities and related equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• You have a general understanding of specific sport(s) and the rules or display a willingness to learn.
• You have a positive attitude and are able to demonstrate a friendly, courteous and professional manner while working with members, parents and staff.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead and participate in youth sports program activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• You will prepare lessons and practice plans.
• You will assist and supportunder the direction of the Program Director
• Assist in recruiting and leading volunteers to assist with programming support

Benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

At the Y, we're all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled