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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the Youth and Family Program Director, the Sports Aide assists with preparation, implementation and event management of youth and adult sports programming.
The Sports Aide carries out the necessary instructions from their supervisor and enforces all rules and regulations set forth by the YMCA for each sports league and instructional program.
The Sports Aide is responsible for set-up and clean-up of the appropriate sports equipment on location.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist Youth and Family Program Director in the planning and implementing of sports activities.
• Ensure all sport programs run smoothly by assisting where needed.
This includes coaching, refereeing, running the score clock, and running sport samplings or other classes.
• Maintain the quality and inventory of the supplies, equipment and materials.
Assist in proper storage of program equipment.
• Maintain a positive and respectful manner of communication with families/parents.
• Report all incidents to the supervisor, and complete necessary reporting forms.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Work cooperatively with professional staff, coworkers, and other departments.
• Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and its programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic sports knowledge is preferred.
• Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
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.