The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking Youth Sports Lead to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Youth Sports Lead provides supervision, leadership, and motivation for participants in all youth sports programming under the supervision of the Program Director, ensuring a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead and participate in youth sports program activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• You will prepare lessons and practice plans.
• You will assist and support under the direction of the Program Director
• Assist in recruiting and leading volunteers to assist with programming support

Qualifications:

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You are a high school graduate or equivalent.
• You have one year or more of related experience.
• You are able to officiate games according to the rules of the sport(s).
• You have knowledge and skills in various sports activities and related equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• You have a general understanding of specific sport(s) and the rules or display a willingness to learn.
• You have a positive attitude and are able to demonstrate a friendly, courteous and professional manner while working with members, parents and staff.
• Able to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.

Wage: $16.28 to $18.28 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood, WA

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
• Optional Virtual Teladoc, Dental and Vision Benefits
• A personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled