Sports Coordinator

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.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH
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Now Hiring Sports Coordinators at the Birmingham Family 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 Sports Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of high quality sports programs designed to meet the needs of the community.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

•  Prior experience working in a recreational setting is preferred, not required.

•  Prior supervisory/management experience preferred, not required.

•  Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Youth & Family Director with hiring and training part-time employees

• Provides direct leadership and supervision to branch sport programs such as supervising evening sports league practices, coaching, and refereeing Saturday sports league games.

• Instructs preschool, school-age, and teen sports classes and clinics year-round. 

• Operates all branch sports programs to meet annual budget that must be approved by the Youth & Family Director

• Assists with the promotion of sports programming and works with branch leadership staff on other promotional opportunities including social media and website.

• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities

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.