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Job Description

The salary of this position is $16-$18 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 for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.

+ Available Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm throughout August

+ Will assist with new sports camp programming - Unified Sports Sampler (partnership between the YMCA of the North and Special Olympics Minnesota)

+ Additional opportunities in the future available as well!

1. Job Summary:

The Unified 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.

2. Essential Functions:

+ P rovide 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

+ Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Management, physical education or related field.

+ Bi/multilingual.

5. 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.

6. 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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.

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