Benjamin Harrison Youth Sports Activity Leader

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.