Soccer Sports & Recreation Leader
Job Location:
Job Location:
St. Petersburg, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Soccer Sports & Recreation Leader
Description: The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is currently seeking Soccer Sports & Recreation Leaders with a strong interest in soccer and a basic understanding of the rules of the game. This role is responsible for refereeing and teaching the fundamentals of soccer to children ages 5 and up with additional support in other sports such as volleyball as needed.
This position helps create an environment where participants build self-esteem develop athletic skills and gain valuable life lessons rooted in the core values of the YMCA. Safety is the highest priority along with providing personalized attention support and motivation for all participants.
Responsibilities:
- Sets up and breaks down program areas ensuring all spaces are safe clean and ready for soccer programming
- Leads referees and supports soccer practices drills and games for youth participants
- Supports officials staff and coaches during soccer sessions practices and games
- Responds to and properly documents incidents member/guest concerns injuries etc.
- Supports the Association Director of Sports with soccer season kick-offs end-of-season activities and branch events such as Healthy Kids Day and Family Fun Days
- Distributes and collects program surveys and marketing materials to help increase soccer program registration
- Implements first aid and safety procedures according to YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg policies
- Promotes and supports the recruitment training and recognition of volunteers
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 16
- Strong interest in soccer; basic knowledge of rules required (playing or coaching experience preferred)
- Experience working with youth and young children preferred
- Excellent interpersonal problem-solving and communication skills required
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic backgrounds
- Coaching or experience delivering organized youth sports programs preferred
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within the first 90 days of employment
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds
- Able to pass a 10-panel drug screen
- Clear a Level 2 background check*
Job Locations (must be flexible to work between all three YMCA branches):
- Jim & Heather Gills YMCA 3200 1st Ave S St. Petersburg FL 33712
- Bardmoor YMCA 8495 Bryan Dairy Rd Largo FL 33777
- Speer YMCA 495 62nd Ave NE St. Petersburg FL 33702
Pay & Perks: Part-time $14.25 per hour. Flexible schedule includes evenings and Saturdays. Opportunity to work across multiple programs and assist with special events such as Family Fun Events Healthy Kids Day Boo Bash and more. Free YMCA membership for self and discount for household family members.
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