Y on the Fly Coordinator

at  Ann Arbor YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Sports and Recreation, this position supports the Y Positive Play Initiative (YPPI) “Y on the Fly” work under the Positive Play of Southeast Michigan- Equipment Sharing Project. The work is primarily defined as a mobile youth development program that, through mobilization, increases youth access to sports sampling and ‘free play’. The incumbent must demonstrate, through performance, the four (4) core values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and help represent the YMCA mission, policies, character development, HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity) standards and Global Learning objectives. The YPPI ‘Y on the Fly’ Coordinator supports the Director of Sports and Recreation in the recruitment, hiring and training of all program instructors and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications & Education

• Minimum of associate’s degree preferred; high school degree or equivalent is required.
• Team Leader certification is preferred or commitment to attain within 2 years.
• Certifications in CPR & First Aid are required and must be maintained. Must be able to acquire trainer-level certifications in CATCH / HEPA within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to obtain a chauffeur’s driver’s license is required.
• Requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.

Experience & Abilities

• One to three years related experience required.
• Minimum age requirements apply; minimum age of 21.
• Must be capable of using MS Office software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must be able to learn and use YMCA specific software within 30 days of employment. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Coaching/sporting background is required inclusive of organizing games and activities. examples: teaching, training, or camp experiences.
• Knowledge of traditional sports (football, soccer, baseball, basketball) is required and experience with non-traditional sports such as Futsal, Lacrosse, frisbee golf and others is preferred.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively as well as a willingness to learn, second language is a plus. Must have use of reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Must successfully pass requirements to be placed on YMCA’s motor vehicle insurance.

Full job description is available upon request.
Requirements:

WORK REQUIREMENTS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Has a flexible schedule between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Program runs 5 days/week and schedules may change throughout the year. Position is scheduled for approximately 25 hours/week.
• Ability to adapt work schedule to meet the needs of programmatic priorities during the summer and school year.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to assist a small to average size child weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment and activities. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate camper activities and programs.
• Operate with daily exposure to the elements e.g. sun, heat, wind, rain, snow, and cold.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

• Assists the Assistant Director of Sports and Recreation in identifying and cultivating partnerships with libraries, park and recreation systems, churches and other community organizations throughout Pinckney and West Washtenaw to establish creative spaces that expand the reach of the Y on the Fly program.
• Responsible for scheduling and oversight of program delivery at identified Y on the Fly mobile sites in Pinckney and West Washtenaw as the lead staff representative for the Ann Arbor YMCA / YPPI-PPSEMI Equipment Sharing project.
• Identifies program needs and supports the Director of Sports and Recreation in hiring, on-boarding and supervision of all program staff, both schoolyear and summer. Directly communicates and evaluates program goals and objectives for the Y on the Fly team and supervises the work of the Y on the Fly part-time & seasonal staff for the nominated community.
• Assists in the delivery of training for YMCA program staff and volunteers including program specific training, as well as training related to HEPA initiatives and the CATCH curriculum. Acquires and maintains necessary trainer-level certifications in CATCH and HEPA framework.
• Supervises mobile site team(s), day-to-day program activities to meet the needs of the community, specifically related to the objectives of YPPI-Y on the Fly Mobile and PPSEMI for the Ann Arbor YMCA.
• Shares program information with stakeholders, inclusive of organizing and scheduling program sites and ensuring front line staff follow all policies and procedures.
• Communicates supplemental needs of Y on the Fly sites that will be included in the Y on the Fly mobile site programming for the project, inclusive of the required supplies on each van, snacks, parent education materials etc.
• Demonstrates sound judgment when dealing with daily issues in a variety of situations and with people of all socioeconomic levels.
• Demonstrate cultural competencies and respect people of all backgrounds by incorporating cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the program and culture of the YMCA.
• Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.