Youth Sports Coordinator

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Y Positive Play Initiative South Oakland YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function
The YPPI Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the Y Positive Play Initiative (YPPI) - Y on the Fly mobile components for the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit service area by promoting site development, program awareness, youth engagement and ensuring that all children have access to the program.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (18 years of age) Associates degree or equivalent college credits preferred (2 years)
• 2 years of experience working in a recreation setting is preferred, not required
• Experiences in administration, youth supervision, program planning is preferred, not required
• Completion of CPR & First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, etc. within 30 days of hire

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Organizes meals and materials according to site-specific preferences
• Maintains organization and cleanliness inside the delivery vehicle and production facility
• Collects, checks, and verifies records.
• Pickup / receive occasional orders from our suppliers
• Maintain excellent communication with YPPI site team and Program Supervisor, participants/parents, site partners and volunteers.
• Assists with delivery of supplies to designated sites inclusive of sports equipment/kits and healthy snack and beverages
• Serves and trains additional staff, interns or volunteers as requested
• Abides by all determined program practices and safety requirements and protocols
• Implements programs through standardized processes and procedures that support program quality and impact include of the collection of data for evaluation measures.
• Promotes program and additional resources (via flyers, marketing info, etc.) at mobile sites and with community partners adjacent to mobile sites
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.