Youth Sports Staff

ymcapkccareers; Washington; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling around school

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness program

Education opportunities

Discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

The Gordon Family YMCA is seeking a Youth Sports Staff to lead and assist children in sports and activities, focusing on caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. This role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and creating engaging lesson plans for youth programs.

Applicants should be at least 15 years old, able to pass background checks, and willing to complete required online training on day one. Part-time positions offer flexible scheduling around school commitments.

Qualifications

• Instruct participants in techniques for sports and activities.
• Commitment to positive, inclusive environment.
• Able to promote YMCA core values (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility).
• Willingness to pass background/reference checks and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist participants in skill development and age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage sportsmanship and core values during classes.
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans for fun, high-energy sessions.
• Supervise participants and ensure safe use of equipment.

Skills

Instruction techniques

Positive attitude

Diversity & inclusion

Youth/program experience

Job description

Position: Youth Sports Staff

Wage: $17.13 to $17.13 per hour, depending on qualifications

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

Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of age or older.
• Six months or more of related experience (preferred).
• The ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
• Positive attitude.
• Knowledge and skills in programming, activities, and sports.
• 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

• 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.

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

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 so 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

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
• Met 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.