Youth Sports Coordinator at YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

13.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth supervision, Program planning, Sports instruction, Safety management, Incident documentation, Customer service, Communication, Vehicle maintenance, First aid, CPR

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring at the Y Positive Play Initiative South Oakland YMCA YMCA Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs Flexible Scheduling Family-friendly Work Environment Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function The YPPI Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the Y Positive Play Initiative (YPPI) - Y on the Fly mobile components for the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit service area by promoting site development, program awareness, youth engagement, and ensuring that all children have access to the program. Education/Experience/Training/Certifications At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (18+ years of age) associate's degree or equivalent college credits preferred (2+ years) 2 years of experience working in a recreation setting is preferred, but not required Experiences in administration, youth supervision, and program planning are preferred, not required Completion of CPR & First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, etc., within 30 days of hire Job Duties & Responsibilities Make sure site safety is in place at all times. Encourage youth to participate in daily sport-related activities. Assist with the delivery of supplies to designated sites, inclusive of sports equipment/kits and healthy snacks, and beverages. Attend YPPI program team meeting (schedule TBD). Ensure completion of all necessary youth surveys at each site. Document incidents and accidents in Origami. Communicate all emergencies to supervisors immediately. Help drive and maintain the cleanliness of YPPI vehicles and alert the supervisor if you notice any van issues. Be responsive to customer and volunteer needs in a timely and caring manner. Maintain excellent communication with the YPPI site team and Youth Sports Site Supervisor, and site partners. Assist with reaching program goals and deliverables. Abilities & Skills 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). For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Responsibilities

The coordinator is responsible for implementing the Y Positive Play Initiative by managing site safety, supervising youth activities, and delivering sports equipment and healthy snacks. They must also document incidents, maintain program vehicles, and ensure effective communication with site partners and supervisors.