Position Summary

This is a seasonal position with the Attleboro YMCA, a leading non-profit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering a diverse and engaging curriculum that encourages campers of all abilities to have fun and work together as a team while engaging in physical activity.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains safety of all camper athletes while participating in specialty sports programs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and engaging environment for campers.
• Maintain a face-count of campers under your supervision at all times.
• Promote the unique talents and diverse abilities of campers by establishing a welcoming environment.
• Facilitate and actively engage in games, activities, and events with campers with a focus on good sportsmanship.
• Monitor interactions between campers to ensure healthy dialogue and offer guidance on conflict resolution as needed.
• Create a sense of belonging for campers through shared experiences and teambuilding activities.
• Attend all mandatory YMCA staff meetings, team meetings and staff trainings.
• Abide by all camp and YMCA policies & procedures.
• Actively promote camp and the Attleboro YMCA.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized program space, is punctual, arriving ready to run a sports program with ideas and equipment needed.
• Assist the Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Program Coordinator with identifying and planning theme days and planning corresponding STEM activities.
• Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
• Remains calm, professional and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
• Maintain positive rapport and open communication with staff, campers, and parents/guardians.
• Promote and participate in all theme activities with enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Prior experience working with children in a day camp setting
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid
• Ability to stay calm and respond effectively in an emergency
• Quick and effective decision-making skills and strong communication skills
• A positive, friendly attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented and able to communicate accurate information in a timely manner
• A high level of maturity and responsibility
  • Must maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time and in extreme weather conditions
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling and walking
• Ability to speak concisely and communicate effectively
• Maintain high-level of physical and mental readiness

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.