Youth Sports Staff

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Silverdale (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 streaming access

Flexible scheduling around school

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Youth Sports Staff member to lead and assist children in sports activities at the Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale, WA. You will help build confidence, promote YMCA core values, and deliver engaging youth programs.

Responsibilities include creating age-appropriate lesson plans, supervising participants, and communicating with parents about class schedules and events.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of related experience.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion.
• Positive attitude with youth and diverse populations.
• Ability to instruct participants in sports and activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist participants in skill development and game play for each age group.
• Encourage sportsmanship and teachable moments to reflect YMCA values.
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun and high-energy classes.
• Monitor the facility and ensure safe equipment use.
• Provide safety briefings to parents and communicate upcoming events.

Skills

Youth instruction

Diversity & inclusion

Safety protocols

Communication with parents

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking Youth Sports Staff to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As Youth Sports Staff, you will be responsible for instructing class participants in various sports, games, and activities, providing a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist participants in skill development, game play, and activities appropriate for each age group.
• Encourage sportsmanship and teachable moments to implement our core values.
• Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy classes.
• Monitor the facility, organize activities and instruct youth on proper use of equipment.
• You will ensure a safe, positive and fun environment.
• You will provide a quality experience focused on YMCAcore values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.

Qualifications:

• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related sports and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are 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.

Wage:

$17.13 to $18.13per 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:

Haselwood Family YMCA, Silverdale, WA

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below 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

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

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

Qualifications

Youth Sports Staff Job Description

Position Summary

The Youth Sports Staff will instruct class participants in various sports, games, and activities. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist participants in skill development, game play, and activities appropriate for each age
• Encourage sportsmanship and teachable moments to implement our core
• Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy
• Work alongside volunteers to assist with
• Follow guidelines for the implementation of the activity
• Track program
• Responsible for class participant's supervision and
• Provide safety briefings to parents and
• Provide touch cards and in person communication to parents advertising upcoming events and need for class
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific
• Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 15 years of age or older.
• Six months or more of related experience
• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning
• Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related sports and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in- person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.