Camp and Sports Operations Intern

Association Office, 400 Fayette St, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #15271
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Operations Intern is expected to assist with developing, managing, and implementing the overall strategy for delivering programs and services that are responsive to Greater Philadelphia YMCA Camp and Youth Program's needs. 

Interns are also expected to assist in managing, developing, implementing, and enhancing programs for Greater Philadelphia YMCA Kidzone, Youth Sports, Teens, and Camp; establish relationships, contacts, and resources to position the Greater Philadelphia YMCA for success in the community. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  • Assist with developing and delivering high quality Kidzone, Sports, Teen, and Camp programs that meet the needs of the community. 

  • Assist in directing leadership to teach, coach and lead programs and services as appropriately assigned. 

  • Monitor the gymnasium and ensure appropriate behavior is being displayed in accordance with YMCA standards. 

  • Assist with recruiting, training, supervising, and developing staff and volunteers to conduct programs and services. 

  • Help provide leadership in developing partnerships with community organizations to create an awareness and understanding of the programs offered by the YMCA. 

  • Assist with special events. 

  • Develop and train staff on Youth Sports and Camp curriculum. 

  • Help Coordinate and administer all aspects of program registration, promotion, open houses, and communications.  

  • Awareness and knowledge of DHS regulatory standards regarding licensing, staff/child ratios and program delivery. 

  • Awareness and knowledge of YMCA Camp programs, procedures, and policies. 

  • Work cooperatively with other employees to schedule and run activities in the gym, pool, and other spaces throughout the building. 

  • Develop positive relationships with parents and families of all program participants. 

  • Assist with maintaining a safe facility by routinely inspecting First Aid kits, reviewing incident and accident reporting procedures.  

  • Attend staff meetings and training as required. 

  • Take meeting notes at staff meetings and training as required. 

  • Complete observation reports to ensure program quality and consistency. 

  • Participate in weekly meetings with core staff to communicate program successes and shortcomings and to help develop plans to address the identified needs. 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

All Greater Philadelphia YMCA staff are responsible for the following:   

   

  • COMMITMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION   

  • Ensure that children in the care of the GPY and participating programming are kept safe from harm.   

  • As a Mandated Reporter you are obligated to report ALL suspicions of abuse or neglect to the requisite state agency.   

  • COMMITMENT TO SAFETY   

  • Maintaining the safety of all members and staff by identifying and correcting risk situations and ensuring incident-reporting procedures are followed.   

  • Ensuring the overall cleanliness of the facility.   

  • ADDITIONALLY   

  • Maintaining a clean, well-groomed appearance and keeping in compliance with the Association and Department Dress Code Policy.    

  • Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion and commitment to member service and satisfaction, building and maintaining a culture of ensuring excellent Member Experience (MX).   

  • A commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.   

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.   

  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more. 
 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to have reliable transportation to and from various Greater Philadelphia YMCA facilities.  The Primary location for this position is the Greater Philadelphia YMCA Association Office, located at 400 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428 on Tuesdays.  Interns may need to report to multiple branches within the Greater Philadelphia YMCA for training and programming as assigned.  There may also be tasks assigned that can be completed from home.  The intern will receive a weekly scheduled of assigned, tasks, responsibilities and locations to report which they will confirm with Intern Supervisor. 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 
Exposure to high levels of noise and various environmental conditions. 

  

Certifications: All certifications and clearances will be provided and paid for by the YMCA. 

  • CPR/AED/O2/First Aid obtained through the American Red Cross (valid 2 years) 

  • Requisite OSHA online training (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted) 

  • Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years) 

  • Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet. 

OUR CULTURE 
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission 

  

OUR MISSION  
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIVES

 
 

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

Other details

  • Job Family Internships
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Internship
  • Min Hiring Rate $13.00
Location on Google Maps
  • Association Office, 400 Fayette St, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States of America