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
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Maintains safety of all camper athletes while participating in specialty sports programs.
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Create a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and engaging environment for campers.
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Maintain a face-count of campers under your supervision at all times.
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Promote the unique talents and diverse abilities of campers by establishing a welcoming environment.
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Facilitate and actively engage in games, activities, and events with campers with a focus on good sportsmanship.
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Monitor interactions between campers to ensure healthy dialogue and offer guidance on conflict resolution as needed.
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Create a sense of belonging for campers through shared experiences and teambuilding activities.
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Attend all mandatory YMCA staff meetings, team meetings and staff trainings.
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Abide by all camp and YMCA policies & procedures.
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Actively promote camp and the Attleboro YMCA.
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Assist with other duties as assigned.
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Maintain a safe, clean, and organized program space, is punctual, arriving ready to run a sports program with ideas and equipment needed.
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Assist the Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Program Coordinator with identifying and planning theme days and planning corresponding STEM activities.
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Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
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Remains calm, professional and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
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Maintain positive rapport and open communication with staff, campers, and parents/guardians.
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Promote and participate in all theme activities with enthusiasm.
Qualifications
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Must be at least 18 years old
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Prior experience working with children in a day camp setting
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Must be certified in CPR and First Aid
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Ability to stay calm and respond effectively in an emergency
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Quick and effective decision-making skills and strong communication skills
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A positive, friendly attitude and strong interpersonal skills
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Must be detail-oriented and able to communicate accurate information in a timely manner
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A high level of maturity and responsibility
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Must maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Work Environment and Physical Demands
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Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time and in extreme weather conditions
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Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling and walking
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Ability to speak concisely and communicate effectively
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Maintain high-level of physical and mental readiness
**The Attleboro Norton YMCA is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children, families, members, volunteers, and staff. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, or misconduct of any kind.**
YMCA Competencies (Leader)
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Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
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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.
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Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
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Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
