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YMCA of the Inland Northwest Youth Sports Program Staff in Spokane, Washington
POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth Sports Program Staff uses excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate to, coach, and support participating youth in YMCA sports. The Youth Sports Program staff provides an environment of learning, teamwork, positive energy, and above all, fun!
*Scheduling: 1-4 hours on Saturdays. *
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists or leads a range of active and fun sports clinics
- Set up and take down necessary equipment for the scheduled program, ensuring it meets required safety standards
- Provide needed support, life skills, and a quality program experience to program participants aged 4-13
- Be an active listener pre clinic, during the clinic, and post clinic to ensure participant satisfaction and retention
- Follows all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards as established and implemented by law, and the Y. Reports and maintain proper documentation of incidents/accidents as they occur.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled to interact with employees and exchange ideas for programming and member engagement
- Support youth in relating to others, managing complex emotions, and building collaborative teams and lasting friendships with one another
* QUALIFICATIONS:*
- At least 18 years of age
- Experience playing and/or coaching sports and able to teach gross motor skills
- Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications upon hire
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
*STARTING PAY: *$17.28/hr
WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:
- Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
- Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available
- Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
- Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
- Flexible schedules that work for YOU
- Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
- Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)
*The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. *
Apply today!