Program Specialist (Sports Leagues)- Brandywine YMCA Family Location
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YMCA of Delaware
DE
Summary
Lead youth sports classes by teaching basic skills and techniques while ensuring active participation. Monitor the safety of all participants and maintain sports equipment to ensure a safe environment.
Job Description
Delaware Promise:
Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others
Benefits & Perks:
Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!
Rate of pay: $16.85 – $18.96. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.
Essential Functions:
- Lead youth sports classes, teaching basic skills and techniques in various sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, baseball).
- Demonstrate proper techniques and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure that each child participates actively and develops a love for physical activity.
- Monitor the safety of all participants during practices, games, and activities.
- Ensure that sports equipment is properly maintained and safe for use.
- Enforce safety rules and ensure children follow instructions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
- Previous experience in coaching, teaching, or working with children in a recreational or sports setting (1-2 years preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multi-lingual skills
- Additional qualifications specific to each program (such as certifications or degrees in dance, sports, or education)
The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
The YMCA of Delaware is for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility throughout the state of Delaware. The YMCA of Delaware meets the needs of all people - all ages, all walks of life, all ability levels - throughout the state as it has for some 120 years.
YMCA Healthy Living Prevention Programs
Diabetes Prevention Program
A program for those who have prediabetes or are at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The Program is a year-long program, developed in conjunction with Indiana University and recognized by CDC, consists of 16-1 hour-sessions, followed by 6-8 monthly meetings. The classroom-based program is proven that by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a small amount of weight, a person with pre-diabetes who is overweight can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes .
www.diabetespreventionde.org
Healthy Lifestyles Behavior Change Program
The program, developed with Stanford University, is a behavior change program where participants focus on one health goal for the duration of the program. In a classroom setting, participants in learning about healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior changes over the course of 22 one-hour sessions. Improved self-confidence and achievement in accomplishing short- and long-term health goals are typical outcomes of the program.
www.healthylifestylesde.org
Founded
1875
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware
The YMCA of Delaware is for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility throughout the state of Delaware. The YMCA of Delaware meets the needs of all people - all ages, all walks of life, all ability levels - throughout the state as it has for some 120 years.
YMCA Healthy Living Prevention Programs
Diabetes Prevention Program
A program for those who have prediabetes or are at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The Program is a year-long program, developed in conjunction with Indiana University and recognized by CDC, consists of 16-1 hour-sessions, followed by 6-8 monthly meetings. The classroom-based program is proven that by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a small amount of weight, a person with pre-diabetes who is overweight can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes .
www.diabetespreventionde.org
Healthy Lifestyles Behavior Change Program
The program, developed with Stanford University, is a behavior change program where participants focus on one health goal for the duration of the program. In a classroom setting, participants in learning about healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior changes over the course of 22 one-hour sessions. Improved self-confidence and achievement in accomplishing short- and long-term health goals are typical outcomes of the program.
www.healthylifestylesde.org
Founded
1875
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware
