What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Specialist (Sport focused)- Dover YMCA Family Location position at YMCA of Delaware?
The Day Camp Specialist – Sports Focus leads engaging sports-based experiences for campers through skill-building activities, teamwork challenges, and game play. This role is responsible for creating and implementing a curriculum that promotes athletic skill development, sportsmanship, confidence, and fundamental game concepts in a fun and supportive camp environment. Sports camp offerings include, but are not limited to, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tumbling, dodgeball, etc.
Delaware Promise:
Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others
Benefits & Perks:
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!
Rate of pay: $16.00-$18.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate days activities
- Ability to solve problems
- Responsible for the setup of the playing field
- Enforce established rules for the sport and age divisions assigned
- Recognize and eliminate potential hazards from the playing area before and during games.
- Actively monitor program area to ensure safe use of facilities and equipment by all parties including participants, coaches, parents and guests.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
- High School Diploma
- Minimum two seasons experience as a player or official for sports assigned.
- Knowledge of rules and protocols for sports assigned.
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications or must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multi-lingual skills
- Prior knowledge/experience in the game of basketball and or soccer.
The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
Salary : $16 - $18