Position: Adult Sports Staff
Wage: $17.13 to $17.57 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Mel Korum Family YMCA, Puyallup, WA
As an Adult Sport Staff, you will be responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for program participants by providing leadership, supervision, and excellent customer service. This role includes monitoring activities, enforcing YMCA policies, organizing and supporting programs, instructing participants on proper equipment use, and responding to questions or concerns while promoting the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility to ensure every participant has a positive experience.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with adult and diverse populations.
- Knowledge and skills in various sports activities and related sports and office equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
- A general understanding of specific sport(s) and the rules or display a willingness to learn, and the ability to officiate games accordingly.
- Knowledge of safety procedures.
- Understanding of and commitment to the YMCA Sports Philosophy.
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certified (preferred).
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
- Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Adult Sports
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment while enforcing YMCA policies.
- Organize activities and support staff as needed.
- Instruct participants on proper equipment use and program activities.
- Respond to participant questions, comments, and concerns with excellent customer service.
Sports Official (Referee)
- Officiate games fairly, consistently, and in accordance with YMCA rules and values.
- Inspect the playing area for safety, meet with team captains, review rules, and start games on time.
- Keep games running smoothly by making confident, impartial calls and maintaining proper court positioning.
- Promote good sportsmanship, communicate clearly with players and coaches, and resolve conflicts professionally, escalating issues when necessary.
- Prepare the playing area for the next game and remain available to answer post-game questions.
Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
At the Y, we're all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity so all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
Compensation: $17.13 to $17.57 per hour
