Soccer Sports Specialist

This is a part-time, seasonal, position from April to June. Must be available Saturday morning and afternoons.

OUR CULTURE:

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN - We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!

The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff members—front-line, management, full- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:

1. Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
2. Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
3. Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
4. Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
5. Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
6. Staff and volunteers encourage members to “own” the YMCA, using words such as “we,” “us,” and “our association” (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sports Specialist II is responsible for member satisfaction and retention through developing and maintaining programs that promote member engagement. Under the direction of the Youth & Family Director, the Sports Specialist II will oversee game days at the soccer fields for youth sports programming. This position will required Saturday morning and afternoon responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Models and enforces member promise standards
• Responds to critical incidents and acts swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Works with the Youth & Family Director to create and implement innovative and successful programs
• Instructs youth sports programs
• Enforces a safe and clean environment in the gym and on the fields for all members and participants
• Ensures First Aid supplies are always in sight
• Ensures equipment integrity and set-up is secure.
• Keeps closets and storage areas organized
• Sets up and takes down a variety of sports equipment for programs and activities
• Answers member and program participants’ questions, and acts as a quality resource to program participants and members.
• Enforces Branch & Association rules
• Assists in recruiting volunteer coaches
• Assists volunteer coaches on the court, with field trainings, and by answering questions
• Distributes and collects volunteer application forms
• Assists with training quality staff
• Ensures program area cleanliness and upkeep
• Supervises the following program areas and staff: Saturday morning sports leagues
• Distributes program evaluations to all youth program areas every session

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

COMPENSATION

$13.02 - $16.27 ; Part Time, Non Exempt

BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Individual Membership
• 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
• Community Discounts, and more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

One year or more related experience in sports programming and instruction; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages and lifestyles.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• CPR Certification required within the first 60 days
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL:

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.