Sports Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sports Counselor position supports the work of the YMCA of Collier County Inc. a leading notforprofit organization committed to strengthening the communities in Collier County through its core focus areas of Youth Development Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Delivers excellent service to all members guests and program participants. Responds to member and guest needs promotes sports and programs and maintains cleanliness and organization of the Gym and TBall Field. Instructs sports practices and games in a safe enjoyable and positive environment that welcomes people of all ages and skills.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for assisting in the planning and development of weekly sports activities and schedules.

• Responsible for coaching and refereeing multiple sports.

• Responsible for set up and break down of all sports season and camp activities

• Attend all department meetings

• If unable to work due to sickness vacation etc. responsible for communicating to the supervisor.

• Responsible for working with a team in the facilitation of sports activities.

• Responsible for the safety of children at all times.

• Responsible for managing behaviors and disciplining bad behaviors when necessary.

• Responsible for following proper dropoff and pickup procedures of participants each day.

• Responsible for following proper protocols and procedures from the YMCA.

• Responsible for working scheduled hours and accurate completion of timecards.

• Responsible for effectively communicating with parents and children of sports programs.

• Responsible for communicating all needs concerns and requests of the parents participants and general campers to the Sports Director.

• Responsible for any other duties deemed necessary by the Sports Director.

Every incidental duty connected with the Sports Counselor job cannot be specified in the position description and the colleague at the discretion of the CEO may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Supports the Mission Vision and Direction of the YMCA: Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values of Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility as well as displays flexibility and the ability to accept change. Is willing to try new methods and make suggestions. Shows a strong commitment to the YMCA conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and for his/her work.

Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship building techniques; supports the role of fundraising in achieving the YMCA mission.

Provides a Quality Experience for Members Participants Internal Customers and Others: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members participants internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members participants internal customers and others.

Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within agreed upon timeframes; follows standards policies and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings required trainings and other workrelated activities; uses good judgement; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.

Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Treats everyone with courtesy respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in areas of expertise when applicable.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Must be able to meet the Associations background screening requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including leading members walking standing bending reaching and lifting.

• Onsite attendance is required of this position.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Appropriate Touch classes

• Completion of the YMCAs Blood Borne Pathogens training

• Completion of the Social Media & Digital Communications class

• Completion of the YMCAs Safe Lifting training

• Additional training classes as required for this position to meet YMCA quality standards.

The YMCA of Collier County has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the YMCA reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the YMCA may deem appropriate.