Benjamin Harrison Youth Sports Activity Leader

Welcome to the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis! There has never been a better time to join the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis! Our employees enjoy a diverse & inclusive environment and the opportunity to do cause-driven work to impact our communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living & Social Responsibility. If you are interested and have the skills and desire to make a difference, please continue by completing our online application. Thank you for your interest in our Y!

Part Time Perks

Free certifications (depending on position)
Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis membership
Flexible schedules
Childcare provided when actively working  (up to 20 hours per week)
Retirement
Employee Assistance Program

Center Discounts

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director, the Activity Leader I will assist the director in the implementation of programming. The Activity Leader I will foster social, physical, spiritual and mental growth and demonstrate the core values of caring, honesty, responsibility with program participants. The candidate will assist with staff supervision and provide leadership in the absence of the Director. Sports that you will help coach/teach are soccer or cross country/track & field (shot put, turbo jav, or long jump). These sports run in the spring and fall but if looking for more hours we have basketball season as well. We run sports Mon-Thur from 5:30-8:30pm and some Saturdays time varying on sport.

KNOW HOW

Ø Experience working with youth is preferred.

Ø A minimum of 18 years of age is required and high school diploma, or its equivalent required.

Ø Passionate about working with teens with the ability to interact and communicate effectively.

Ø Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ø Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on children, family and YMCA staff.

Ø Must maintain current certifications in Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention and New Employee Orientation or the ability to obtain within 60-90 days of employment.

Ø Supervisory and administrative skills including ability to supervise program participants and maintain required program documentation and records.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø Assist with training other program staff as needed.

Ø Assist in the planning, supervision, and implementation of the assigned branch programs.

Ø Maintain the quality of supplies, materials and equipment for the program.

Ø Maintain records as required.

Ø Provide direct program leadership as assigned.

Ø Provide safe programs and environment for all participants, volunteers and staff.

Ø Actively participate in the Invest-In-Youth annual campaign.

Ø Attend all staff meetings and training associated with the department.

Ø Assist with other projects or activities as needed.

It is the policy of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to provide equal employment opportunity to employees and candidates for employment. Accordingly, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or candidate for employment due to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability or against disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. This policy is applicable to the policies governing recruitment, hiring and placement, promotion, training, compensation, employment environment, and separation or termination.

Compliance with this policy is the personal responsibility of all personnel, especially those whose duties are related to the hiring of new employees and the status or tenure of current employees. Further, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company will cooperate fully in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders.