Sports Support Staff - Summer Sports Camp (silver Bell Learning Center)

Sports Support Staff

The YMCA is seeking Sports Support Staff for the summer season at the Silver Bell Learning Center in Eagan!

YMCA Sports Camp Staff create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where kids can learn new skills, stay active, and build confidence through sports and play. A typical day includes leading age-appropriate drills and games in a variety of sports, supervising group activities, encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship, and connecting with campers during structured sessions and free-play times. Staff work closely with a supportive team of coaches and counselors, receive guidance and training, and have the opportunity to positively impact campers by being a role model and mentor. If you enjoy working with kids, love sports, and want a meaningful, energetic summer job where every day is different, YMCA Sports Camp is the place to be.

The salary for this position is at $16.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

Job Summary

The Sports Support Staff is responsible to support sports program. Serve as support for sporting events, practices, games and/or events. Assist participants and staff in a variety of sports practices, games and/or events. May need to serve as coach, referee or other role/task as necessary to support program success. Encourage and demonstrate sportsmanship. Support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Provide sports support and activities for sports program
• Assist with demonstrations at practices as needed.
• Set-up and breakdown of equipment at sporting events/practices.
• Enforce rules/regulations for each sports league and instructional program.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect program participants, staff, equipment and facility.
• Listen to concerns, resolve issues and correct inappropriate behavior, share with leader or site coordinator as necessary.
• Follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with players, coaches and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Document situations and communicate timely to Sports Director.
• Assist with participant check-in prior to each event as needed.
• Assist with preparation, tear-down and inspection of the game site and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Relationships

This position reports to Sports Director who reports to the Executive Director of Sports. The individual interacts regularly with sports team members, volunteers and Association support team members.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be 15 years old or older.
• Knowledge of rules in sports recreation program activities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build community relationships.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• CPR/PR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to manage programs to a diverse population.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have a desire to work with children and relate to them in a positive, energetic manner.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Recreation, Management, physical education or related field.
• Bi/multilingual.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, kneel, bend, twist and reach.
• Must be able to assist in sports drills with youth.

Additional Notes

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the sports leaders or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for sports and Association success.