Camp Sports Specialist at YMCA Southcoast

Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Design, Activity Planning, Lesson Planning, Skill Development, Safety Monitoring, Hazard Identification, Child Interaction, Parent Interaction, Sports Expertise, Physical Stamina, Agility, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, AED Certification, Child Abuse Prevention Certification

Industry

Health;Wellness & Fitness

Description

YMCA Southcoast Job Title: Sports Specialist-Camp Position Summary: Plan and facilitate creative projects with a group of campers ranging in age 4-14 years. Essential Functions:  Design camper programs around specific camp specialties of an athletic, creative, physical and/or educational nature.  Plan and schedule activities based on the abilities, and interests of campers.  Write lesson plans that will l engage campers and foster and enhance their skill development.  Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, proper techniques in activity participation, and articulate expected learning and achievement for satisfactory completion of activities.  Monitor participation to ensure safety rules and requirements are followed.  Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, and take appropriate action to resolve. YMCA Competencies: Mission and Community Oriented: Accept s and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruit s volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others. Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgment s and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings. Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self - development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process. Qualifications:  Minimum 18 years of age.  High School graduate or equivalent; minimum one year college preferred.  Experience working with children in day camp setting.  Ability to interact effectively with children and parents on a range of issues.  Experienced and skilled in one or more camp program activities.  Certified, or ability to be certified, within first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention. Physical Demands:  Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time.  Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate verbally in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

The Sports Specialist is responsible for planning and facilitating creative athletic, physical, and educational programs for campers aged 4 to 14, tailoring activities to their abilities and interests. This role involves writing engaging lesson plans, demonstrating proper equipment use, and ensuring all safety rules and requirements are strictly followed during participation.